adjective
- of or relating to the structure and movement of the Earth's crust and the forces that shape it
Usage: technical; geology
Examples
- Geotectonic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire creates frequent earthquakes.
- The geotectonic forces beneath the surface slowly reshape the continents over millions of years.
- Scientists study geotectonic patterns to better understand plate boundaries.
- Geotectonic uplift in the Himalayas continues to raise the mountain range higher each year.
- The geotectonic map shows the major fault lines and tectonic plates in the region.