For Tectonics we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Atmospheric Chemistry, Hunting, Physical Geography, Planetary Science and Science.

Tectonics (Atmospheric Chemistry)

The structural arrangement of rocks in any crust of a planet. Used to understand rock structures. [Energy; v18; 1263-71; 1994.] [Science; v263; 1593-60; 1994.]

Tectonics (Hunting)

The study of the major structural features of the Earth’s crust or the broad structure of a region.

Tectonics (Physical Geography)

See plate tectonics.

Tectonics (Planetary Science)

General term referring to the large-scale change of rock in response to forces causing faulting and folding. The forces acting upon a rock mass are generally termed compressional (squeezing together), tensional (pulling apart), or shear (parallel sliding). Common landforms resulting from tectonic processes are mountain ranges, rift zones, faults, fractured rock, and folded rock masses.

Tectonics (Science)

The study of the deformation and movement of the crust.

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