Suture zones

Suture zones are areas where different geological regions, such as continents or terranes, meet and connect through the Earth's crust. Think of them as faults or boundaries formed by the collision and joining of land pieces over millions of years. These zones reveal the history of Earth's crustal movements, showing where pieces of the Earth's surface have pushed together, often creating mountain ranges or complex geological structures. Understanding suture zones helps scientists learn how continents grow and evolve through tectonic processes.