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Interplate
pertains to processes between the earth's crustal plates.
Interplate
coupling
Interplate coupling is the ability of a fault between
two plates to lock and accumulate stress. Strong interplate
coupling means that the fault is locked and capable of
accumulating stress, whereas weak coupling means that the
fault is unlocked or only capable of accumulating low
stress.
Intraplate
Intraplate pertains to processes within the plates.
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