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tectonically — tectonic ► ADJECTIVE 1) Geology of or relating to the structure of the earth s crust and the large scale processes which take place within it. 2) of or relating to building or construction. DERIVATIVES tectonically adverb. ORIGIN Greek tektonikos … English terms dictionary
tectonically — adverb see tectonic … New Collegiate Dictionary
tectonically — See tectonic. * * * … Universalium
tectonically — tec·ton·i·cal·ly … English syllables
tectonically — adverb see tectonic * * * tectonˈically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑tectonic … Useful english dictionary
tectonic — tectonically, adv. /tek ton ik/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to building or construction; constructive; architectural. 2. Geol. a. pertaining to the structure of the earth s crust. b. referring to the forces or conditions within the earth that cause … Universalium
GEOGRAPHICAL SURVEY — Names The name Ereẓ Israel (the Land of Israel) designates the land which, according to the Bible was promised as an inheritance to the Israelite tribes. In the course of time it came to be regarded first by the Jews and then also by the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Superior craton — in the west. The western margin extends from northern Minnesota through eastern Manitoba to northwestern Ontario.The formation of the Superior craton is best explained within the context of 2.72 2.68 Ga accretion of small continental plates and… … Wikipedia
metamorphic rock — Any of a class of rocks that result from the alteration of preexisting rocks in response to changing geological conditions, including variations in temperature, pressure, and mechanical stress. The preexisting rocks may be igneous, sedimentary,… … Universalium
Enceladus (moon) — Infobox Planet name = Enceladus alt names = Saturn II adjectives = Enceladean caption = Degraded craters, fractures and disrupted terrain in Cassini mosaic of the north polar region of Enceladus bgcolour = #a0ffa0 discovery = yes discoverer =… … Wikipedia
