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plate tectonic theory

/pleɪt tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈθɪəri/

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/pleɪt tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈθɪəri/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучная теория, описывающая крупномасштабное движение литосферы Земли, которая разделена на тектонические плиты, движущиеся и взаимодействующие, вызывая землетрясения, вулканическую активность и горообразование.

A scientific theory that describes the large-scale motion of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

  1. Scientific theory of Earth's lithosphereC1formal

    A scientific theory that describes the large-scale motion of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into several plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them.

    ruНаучная теория литосферы Земли

    • Plate tectonic theory explains the formation of mountain ranges like the Himalayas.
    • The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized our understanding of earthquakes and volcanoes.
    • According to plate tectonic theory, the continents have moved over millions of years.