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Tectonics
01
tectonique, étude des plaques tectoniques
the scientific study of the Earth's lithosphere and the processes that shape its structure, including the movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanic activity
Exemples
The study of tectonics helps explain the distribution of earthquakes and the seismic activity associated with plate boundaries.
L'étude des tectoniques aide à expliquer la distribution des tremblements de terre et l'activité sismique associée aux limites des plaques.
Tectonics explains the creation of deep ocean trenches, such as the Mariana Trench, through subduction.
La tectonique explique la création de fosses océaniques profondes, comme la fosse des Mariannes, par subduction.
02
the study or science of construction, structural design, and the principles of building
Exemples
The architect specialized in tectonics to ensure structural integrity.
Tectonics principles guide the design of earthquake-resistant buildings.
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