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  1. tectonismnoun

    The deformation of the Earth's crust due to tectonic activity.

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  1. tectonism

    Tectonics (from Latin tectonicus; from Ancient Greek τεκτονικός (tektonikós) 'pertaining to building') are the processes that control the structure and properties of the Earth's crust and its evolution through time. These include the processes of mountain building, the growth and behavior of the strong, old cores of continents known as cratons, and the ways in which the relatively rigid plates that constitute the Earth's outer shell interact with each other. Tectonics also provide a framework for understanding the earthquake and volcanic belts that directly affect much of the global population. Tectonic studies are important as guides for economic geologists searching for fossil fuels and ore deposits of metallic and nonmetallic resources. An understanding of tectonic principles is essential to geomorphologists to explain erosion patterns and other Earth surface features.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tectonism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tectonism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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