Geologic province
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A geologic or geomorphic province is a spatial entity with common geologic or geomorphic attributes. A province may include a single dominant structural element such as a basin or a fold belt, or a number of contiguous related elements. Adjoining provinces may be similar in structure but be considered separate due to differing histories.
Geologic provinces by origin
Geologic provinces based on origin:
- Shield
- Platform (shield covered with sediment)
- Orogen
- Island arc
- Continental arc
- Forearc
- Basin
- Cratonic basin
- Foredeep basin
- Large igneous province
- Extended crust
- Rifted margin
- Rift
Geologic provinces by resources
US coal regions and provinces.
Some studies classify provinces based upon mineral resources, such as mineral deposits. There are a particularly large number of provinces identified worldwide for petroleum and other mineral fuels, such as the Niger Delta petroleum province.
See also
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