Phrases with «tectonic activity»

"Tectonic activity" refers to the movements and changes that occur in the Earth's tectonic plates, which are large pieces of the Earth's crust. These movements can lead to various geological phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains. Full definition

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Sentences with «tectonic activity»

In fact, the remnants of tectonic activity in old rocks exposed in the Tetons point to the world's earliest known continent - continent collision, says Professor Carol Frost of UW's Department of Geology and Geophysics, lead author of the paper. (sciencedaily.com)
They also revealed giant pits that suggested a phase of tectonic activity in the planet's historic past. (techtimes.com)
The Andes were formed by tectonic activity whereby earth is uplifted as one plate (oceanic crust) subducts under another plate (continental crust). (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «tectonic activity»

Sentences with «tectonic activity»

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