The processes that control the deformation and eventual destruction of Earth’s oldest continental crust are unclear. Mantle flow models suggest subduction played a role in the deformation of the North China Craton.

中文翻译：

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大陆最古老的部分正在分崩离析


控制地球最古老的大陆地壳变形和最终破坏的过程尚不清楚。地幔流模型表明俯冲在华北克拉通的变形中发挥了作用。