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Cratons
UK
/ˈkreɪtənz/
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/ˈkreɪtɑnz/
Translation cratons into russian
craton
Nouncratons
pl
craton
cratons pl
The geologist studied the ancient craton to understand the Earth's history.
Геолог изучал древний кратон, чтобы понять историю Земли.
Definitions
craton
Noun
A large, stable block of the earth's crust forming the nucleus of a continent, typically having been unaffected by orogenic (mountain-building) activity for a long period.
The Canadian Shield is one of the most well-known cratons in the world, forming the ancient geological core of North America.