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tectonic movement

/tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈmuːvmənt/

Traducción: Movimiento y deformación a gran escala de la litosfera terrestre causado por fuerzas internas, que da lugar a la formación de montañas, terremotos y la deriva de los continentes.

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/tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈmuːvmənt/C1formalscientific
  • esMovimiento y deformación a gran escala de la litosfera terrestre causado por fuerzas internas, que da lugar a la formación de montañas, terremotos y la deriva de los continentes.

The process of large-scale motion and deformation of the Earth's lithosphere, driven by internal forces, which results in the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and continental drift.

  1. Movement of Earth's platesB2formal

    The large-scale motion of the Earth's lithosphere, driven by forces such as mantle convection, which causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

    esmovimiento tectónico

    • Tectonic movement is responsible for the creation of the Himalayan mountain range.
    • Scientists monitor tectonic movement to predict potential earthquakes.
    • The shifting of tectonic plates can cause devastating tsunamis.