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tectonic
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relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust
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of or pertaining to construction or architecture
Example
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.
The tectonic activity uplifted layers of sedimentary rock, exposing them to erosion and weathering.
The tectonic activity laminated the earth's crust, causing the formation of mountain ranges and valleys.
