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tectonic
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tectonique
relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust
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tectonique
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 tectonic activity uplifted layers of sedimentary rock, exposing them to erosion and weathering.