👉 The term "subulate" is a term used in the field of geology and paleontology to describe the process by which sedimentary rock is broken down into smaller, more compact fragments. This process can be caused by a variety of factors such as weathering, erosion, or heat transfer. In terms of its application in geology, subduction is a specific type of subulate process that occurs when two tectonic plates come together and one plate sinks beneath the other. The resulting movement