Definition of Intraplate

1. Adjective. (geology) Taking place within a single tectonic plate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Intraplate

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intraplate

intraperitoneal
intraperitoneal chemotherapy
intraperitoneal pregnancy
intraperitoneally
intraperitonial
intrapersonal
intrapersonal conflict
intrapetiolar
intrapetiolar stipule
intraphagosomal
intraphase
intrapial
intrapillar
intrapipette
intraplantar
intraplate (current term)
intrapleural
intrapolaron
intrapontine
intrapopulation
intrapore
intrapped
intrapping
intrapreneur
intrapreneurial
intrapreneurs
intrapreneurship
intraprostatic
intraprotoplasmic
intraps

Literary usage of Intraplate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Hazard-Wise: Classroom Resources for Teachers on Natural Hazards & Disasters by Chris Dolan (1996)
"What is known about intraplate earthquakes is that they: • are caused by ... In 1988, a series of relatively large intraplate earthquakes (of up to 6.8 on ..."

2. Abstracts of the Eighth International Conference on Geochronology by Marvin A. Lanphere, G. Brent Dalrymple, Brent D. Turrin (1994)
"Our preferred interpretation for the Dupal Pb signature of Cenozoic intraplate basalts in eastern Asia is that continental rifting and thermal erosion of ..."

3. Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes by Programme on Educational Building (2004)
"intraplate events led to the 1531 Lisbon (maximum MMI = IX) and the 1909 ... intraplate events are characterised by large magnitudes (typically M6 to M7) ..."

4. Hazard-Wise: Classroom Resources for Teachers on Natural Hazards & Disasters by Chris Dolan (1996)
"What is known about intraplate earthquakes is that they: • are caused by ... In 1988, a series of relatively large intraplate earthquakes (of up to 6.8 on ..."

5. Abstracts of the Eighth International Conference on Geochronology by Marvin A. Lanphere, G. Brent Dalrymple, Brent D. Turrin (1994)
"Our preferred interpretation for the Dupal Pb signature of Cenozoic intraplate basalts in eastern Asia is that continental rifting and thermal erosion of ..."

6. Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes by Programme on Educational Building (2004)
"intraplate events led to the 1531 Lisbon (maximum MMI = IX) and the 1909 ... intraplate events are characterised by large magnitudes (typically M6 to M7) ..."

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