Extended crust | Oceanic crust: 0–20 Ma 20–65 Ma >65 Ma |
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A geologic province is a spatial entity with common geologic attributes.[1] A province may include a single dominant structural element such as a basin or a fold belt, or a number of contiguous related elements. Adjoining provinces may be similar in structure but be considered separate due to differing histories.