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continental margin Dive deep into the depths of the ocean. The broad, gentle pitch of the continental shelf gives way to the relatively steep continental slope. The more gradual transition to the abyssal plain is a sediment-filled region called the continental rise. The continental shelf, slope, and rise are collectively called the continental margin. Depth is exaggerated here for effect.
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continental rise: References & Edit History

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  • Gerard V. Middleton
    Professor of Geology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. A leading advocate of quantitative methods in studies of sediments.

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added interactive. Nov 16, 2023
Invalidated site: Office of Naval Research - Continental Margin and Rise. Apr 30, 2017
Add new Web site: Office of Naval Research - Continental Margin and Rise. Nov 25, 2011
Added diagram of continental margin. Sep 28, 2010
New article added. Oct 08, 2009
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