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tectonic movement

/tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈmuːvmənt/

翻译: 地球岩石圈因内力作用而发生的大规模运动和变形过程,可导致山脉形成、地震和大陆漂移。

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/tɛkˈtɒnɪk ˈmuːvmənt/C1formalscientific
  • zh地球岩石圈因内力作用而发生的大规模运动和变形过程,可导致山脉形成、地震和大陆漂移。

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.

    zh板块运动

    • 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.