The collision and joining of crustal fragments to a continent is called accretion.

Here's a breakdown:

* Accretion: The process by which smaller pieces of crust (like island arcs, seamounts, and microcontinents) collide with and become incorporated into a larger continental landmass. This process can occur over millions of years, gradually adding to the size and complexity of a continent.

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