Rechercher
tectonic
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relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust
02
of or pertaining to construction or architecture
Exemple
Tectonic activity along fault lines can result in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Tectonic forces cause the Earth's crust to uplift, creating mountain ranges.
The Himalayas were formed by the collision of tectonic plates.
In this region, you get occasional earthquakes due to tectonic activity.
The collision of tectonic plates can create new mountain ranges on a landmass over millions of years.