microcontinent

[US]/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈkɒntɪnənt/
[UK]/ˌmaɪkroʊˈkɒntɪnənt/

Translation

n.a small landmass or fragment of a continent

Phrases & Collocations

microcontinent formation

microcontinent theory

microcontinent crust

microcontinent geology

microcontinent boundary

microcontinent drift

microcontinent research

microcontinent uplift

microcontinent collision

microcontinent evolution

Example Sentences

scientists discovered a new microcontinent beneath the ocean.

the concept of a microcontinent challenges traditional geological theories.

microcontinents can provide insights into plate tectonics.

researchers are studying the formation of microcontinents in the pacific ocean.

some microcontinents are rich in mineral resources.

the existence of microcontinents can affect ocean currents.

microcontinents may play a role in biodiversity hotspots.

geologists use satellite imagery to locate hidden microcontinents.

understanding microcontinents can help in predicting geological events.

microcontinents often have unique ecosystems due to isolation.

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