Wilson cycle

geophysical model of the opening and closing of rifts
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Wilson cycle

Summary

Wilson cycle is a scientific model[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Wilson cycle is the creator of John Tuzo Wilson[3].
  • Wilson cycle's instance of is recorded as scientific model[4].
  • John Tuzo Wilson is named after Wilson cycle[5].
  • Wilson cycle's represents is recorded as plate tectonics[6].
  • Wilson cycle's facet of is recorded as plate tectonics[7].
  • Wilson cycle's event interval is recorded as {'unit': 'Q24004475', 'amount': '+500'}[8].

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Definition and Type

Wilson cycle's instance of is recorded as scientific model[4].

Origins

John Tuzo Wilson is named after Wilson cycle[5].

Why It Matters

Wilson cycle has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . Encyclopedia of Geomorphology Volume 2. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Encyclopedia of Geomorphology Volume 2. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [3] . Encyclopedia of Geomorphology Volume 2. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Encyclopedia of Geomorphology Volume 2. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Encyclopedia of Geomorphology Volume 2. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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