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What is the definition of the following term:
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Catskill Delta

An ancient delta located in what is now the northeastern United States, known for its rich sediments that tell a story of Earth’s geological past.

Foreland Basin

A structural basin that forms adjacent to a mountain belt, typically filled with sediments eroded from the mountains.

Passive Margin

A tectonically inactive edge of a continent along which there is no significant volcanic or earthquake activity, typically characterized by a broad continental shelf.

Compression

The act of pressing together; in geology, it refers to the stress applied to materials causing a decrease in volume or shortening.

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