continental
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This occurs when continental crust gradually stretches outward from a central point.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
In a separate study published in The Seismic Record, researchers described the Maeser earthquake as an "archetypal continental mantle event."
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
That’s a 5% discount to Shell and a 30% discount to continental European peers TotalEnergies and Eni.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The superstar demurred on performing in the continental U.S. because of the raids, instead performing a lengthy Puerto Rican residency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
The continental nature of the crust makes a huge difference to its eruptions.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing continental
Weather and Climate - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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