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In the conveyor belt model, directly below a _ ____________________, a cold airstream, known as the cold conveyor belt, is located.
Crustal Root
The downward extension of the Earth's crust into the mantle beneath mountain ranges, helping to support the elevation of the mountains above.
Thrust Faults
Type of fault where the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall, common in areas of compression.
Thrust Sheets
Large segments of the Earth's crust that have been thrust over one another by compressional forces, commonly found in mountainous regions.
Subsidence
The sinking or settling of the Earth's surface, often caused by natural processes such as erosion or human activities like mining.
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