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Back-arc basin

earth science Maturity 7-9

Deep under the sea, the ground pulls apart.

BAB formation.jpg
BAB formation.jpg
This makes a long, wide space. It can even make new ground. This happens near islands.
Japan separation.png
Japan separation.png
It is a big wonder. Can you find a map of the sea?

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File:Volcanic Arc System SVG en.svg
Volcanic Arc System SVG en.svg
File:BAB formation.jpg
BAB formation.jpg
File:Japan separation.png
Japan separation.png
File:BAB of the World -Converted-.jpg
BAB of the World -Converted-.jpg
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