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forearc

Forearc vs Undefined - What's the difference?

forearc | undefined |


As a noun forearc

is (geology) a region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Forearc vs Foreland - What's the difference?

forearc | foreland |


In geology|lang=en terms the difference between forearc and foreland

is that forearc is (geology) a region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain while foreland is (geology) in plate tectonics, the zone adjacent to a mountain chain where material eroded from it is deposited.

As nouns the difference between forearc and foreland

is that forearc is (geology) a region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain while foreland is a headland.

Backarc vs Forearc - What's the difference?

backarc | forearc |


In geology|lang=en terms the difference between backarc and forearc

is that backarc is (geology) the landward region of a volcanic chain, opposite the subduction zone while forearc is (geology) a region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain.

As nouns the difference between backarc and forearc

is that backarc is (geology) the landward region of a volcanic chain, opposite the subduction zone while forearc is (geology) a region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain.

Forearc vs Forearm - What's the difference?

forearc | forearm |


As nouns the difference between forearc and forearm

is that forearc is (geology) a region of raised rock debris which forms between the subduction zone and any associated volcano or volcanic chain while forearm is the part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

As a verb forearm is

to arm in preparation.