tectonism
/ˈtɛktəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- The process of deformation and movement of the Earth's crust, including folding, faulting, and volcanic activity.
- The area's tectonism is responsible for the hot springs.
- Geologists study ancient tectonism to understand how continents formed.
- Tectonism in the region has created dramatic cliffs and valleys.
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