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allochthon (s) (noun), allochthons (pl)
A geological formation not created in the region where it was found: Allochthon takes place when a geological structure is moved to its present location by tectonic forces.

An allochthon is a mass of rock that has been transported a great distance from its original place of deposition, usually by tectonic forces, such as overthrusting or gravity sliding.

Am allochthon can be a rock mass formed somewhere other than its present location and was transported by fault movements, large-scale gravity sliding, or similar processes.

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allocthon, allochthon (s) (noun); allocthons; allochthons (pl)
A rock that was transported a great distance from its original deposition by some tectonic process: Allocthon is generally related to over thrusting, recumbent folding, or gravity sliding.

Allocthon is a large displaced body of rocks, such as a rock mass that has moved a considerable distance by thrust faulting.

Allocthon is the opposite of autocthon.

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