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tectonosphere
The outer part of the Earth above the level of isostatic equilibrium, in which the dynamic processes are thought to occur that cause orogenesis near and at the surface. Compare: crust
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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