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1. shieldGeology
Wikipedia definition
2. Shield (geology)A shield is generally a large area of exposed Precambrian crystalline igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks that form tectonically stable areas. In all cases, the age of these rocks is greater than 570 million years and sometimes dates back 2 to 3.5 billion years.
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盾状地 【たてじょうち】たて状地 【たてじょうち】

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