terrane
/tɛˈreɪn
/noun Geology
A fault-bounded area or region with a distinctive stratigraphy, structure, and geological history.We contrast the geological development of the Bainang terrane with that of other terranes in the region and consider this in the broader context of Neotethys evolution....
- Rift basins in the Red Sea area developed in terranes accreted in Pan-African time, and it is believed that some of these ancient sutures controlled later Red Sea rifting.
- The contrasting Neoproterozoic and Early Palaeozoic histories of the various Variscan terranes of Europe provide a key to palaeogeographical reconstructions.
Origin
Early 19th cent: from popular Latin terranum. Compare with terrain.
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