Geology

盘子

He served the salad on a large ceramic plate.

他把沙拉盛在一个大陶瓷盘子里。

构造地质学, 板块构造研究

The study of tectonics helps explain the distribution of earthquakes and the seismic activity associated with plate boundaries.

构造学的研究有助于解释地震的分布以及与板块边界相关的地震活动。

裂缝, 裂隙

Deep fissures lined the walls of the crumbling canyon formed by erosion over centuries.

由几个世纪的侵蚀形成的崩塌峡谷的墙壁上布满了深深的裂缝。

俯冲, 下沉

The subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate has created the Cascadia Subduction Zone, known for its seismic activity.

太平洋板块在北美板块下的俯冲形成了以地震活动闻名的卡斯卡迪亚俯冲带。

地壳均衡, 均衡平衡

The rebound of land following the melting of glaciers is a classic example of isostasy, where the crust adjusts to changes in load.

冰川融化后土地的反弹是地壳均衡的经典例子，地壳会根据负荷的变化进行调整。

岩石圈, 地球的刚性外层

The lithosphere includes the Earth's continental crust, forming the solid ground beneath our feet.

岩石圈包括地球的大陆地壳，形成我们脚下的坚实地面。

软流圈, 地壳下半流体的岩石层

The asthenosphere's flow allows for the movement of tectonic plates, contributing to Earth's dynamic crustal activity.

软流圈的流动使得构造板块能够移动，从而促进地球动态地壳活动。

喀斯特, 喀斯特地貌

Karst is a landscape formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum, characterized by features such as sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems.

喀斯特是由可溶性岩石如石灰岩、白云石和石膏的溶解形成的景观，其特征包括落水洞、洞穴和地下排水系统。

造山运动, 山脉形成

The Himalayas are a prominent example of orogeny, resulting from the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

喜马拉雅山脉是造山运动的一个突出例子，由印度和欧亚构造板块的碰撞形成。

晶洞, 晶球

The amethyst geode on display in the museum showcases the beautiful purple crystals that line its interior.

博物馆中展出的紫水晶晶洞展示了其内部排列的美丽紫色晶体。

金伯利岩, 金伯利岩石

Diamond miners discovered a rich kimberlite deposit in the remote region, leading to increased diamond extraction.

钻石矿工在偏远地区发现了一个丰富的金伯利岩矿床，导致钻石开采量增加。

冰川作用, 冰河时期

The Great Lakes were formed during past glaciation periods when massive ice sheets shaped the landscape.

五大湖是在过去的冰川作用时期形成的，当时巨大的冰盖塑造了地貌。

冰碛, 冰川沉积物

The terminal moraine marked the furthest point reached by the glacier during the last ice age.

终碛冰碛标志着冰川在上一个冰河时代达到的最远点。

鼓丘, 由冰川作用形成的流线型细长山丘

The drumlin field in the region displayed a series of these distinctive glacial landforms.

该地区的鼓丘区域展示了一系列这些独特的冰川地貌。

地震学, 地震研究

Seismology helps researchers monitor and understand the seismic activity along fault lines.

地震学帮助研究人员监测和理解沿断层线的地震活动。

破火山口, 火山口

The Santorini Caldera in the Aegean Sea is a stunning example of a caldera filled with seawater.

爱琴海的圣托里尼火山口是一个充满海水的火山口的惊人例子。

成岩作用, 成岩过程

Diagenesis refers to the physical, chemical, and biological changes that sediments undergo after deposition and before lithification.

成岩作用指的是沉积物在沉积后和岩化前所经历的物理、化学和生物变化。