intraplate
adjective
in·tra·plate
ˈin-trə-ˌplāt 
-(ˌ)trä-
: relating to or occurring within the interior of a tectonic plate
an intraplate earthquake
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These surfaces can also help scientists judge how often rare, powerful intraplate earthquakes strike a region.
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Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 26 June 2019
Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 26 June 2019
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“Intraplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intraplate. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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