tectonic process
C31773
concept
A tectonic process is a natural geologic mechanism driven by Earth’s internal heat and mantle dynamics that deforms, moves, and reshapes the lithospheric plates over time.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| tectonic process canonical | 2 |
| subfield of tectonics | 1 |
| tectonic phase | 1 |
Instances (4)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Aegean back-arc extension | — |
| Blountian tectophase | tectonic phase |
| Mediterranean geodynamics | subfield of tectonics |
| Zagros orogeny | — |