geotectology

Example:The geotectonic forces behind the formation of the Himalayas are well documented in scientific literature.

Definition:Relating to the science or study of the structure and movement of the Earth's crust, especially the folding, faulting, and fault line development.

Example:Understanding plate tectonics is crucial for predicting where earthquakes might occur.

Definition:The branch of geology concerned with the structure and internal processes of the Earth, especially the processes that have given rise to the Earth's relief and the distribution of its rocks.

Example:Structural geologists use maps and data from different sources to reconstruct past geological events.

Definition:The study of the three-dimensional architecture of Earth's rocks, and their deformation during its geological history.