Geologic province

[Image:World geologic provinces.jpg|thumb|right|300px|World geologic provinces by origin. (USGS) Oceanic crust Geologic province ]]A geologic or geomorphic province is a spatial entity with common geologic/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.
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