tectonic

tɛkˈtɒnɪk
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Translation of tectonic into German

Adjective

1.

impact

having a large and significant impact
  • The new policy had a tectonic effect on the industry..Die neue Politik hatte eine tektonische Wirkung auf die Industrie
2.

geology

TECH.
relating to the structure of the earth's crust
TECH.
  • The tectonic plates shifted, causing an earthquake..Die tektonischen Platten verschoben sich und verursachten ein Erdbeben
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Expressions with tectonic: examples in English and translations in German

Plattentektonik
Plate tectonic theory explains the formation of mountains.
tektonische Bewegung
Tectonic movement causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
tektonische Platte
The movement of tectonic plates causes earthquakes and volcanic activity..

Synonyms and analogies of tectonic in English

Examples of tectonic in a sentence

  • Her speech caused a tectonic shift in public opinion.
  • Tectonic activity is common in this region.
  • Scientists study tectonic movements to predict earthquakes.

Translations of "tectonic" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
tektonischadj.

Physical geography encompasses the study of tectonic activities and land evolution.

Physische Geographie umfasst das Studium der tektonischen Aktivitäten und der Landentwicklung.

The geologist's findings corroborated previous studies of the region's tectonic activity.

Die Erkenntnisse des Geologen untermauerten frühere Studien zur tektonischen Aktivität der Region.

tektonischeadj.

Remote sensing helps geologists understand earth movements and tectonic activities.

Fernerkundung hilft Geologen, Erdbewegungen und tektonische Aktivitäten zu verstehen.

The team examined the monocline for evidence of ancient tectonic movements.

Das Team untersuchte die Monoklinale auf Hinweise auf alte tektonische Bewegungen.

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tectonic: Examples and translations in context

Volcanic islands often emerge from the ocean due to tectonic movement.

Vulkaninseln tauchen oft aus dem Ozean auf, aufgrund tektonischer Bewegungen.

The tectonic features of the deposit are of particular importance.

Eine besondere Bedeutung kommt dem tektonischen Bau der Lagerstätte zu.

The lake is of tectonic origin, completely freezing in winter time.

Der See ist tektonischen Ursprungs und friert im Winter vollständig ein.

In fact, is the product of tectonic forces subterrestri.

In der Tat ist das Produkt der tektonischen Kräfte subterrestri.

Art is a spontaneous escape from apparently hermetic tectonic crusts.

Kunst ist der spontane Ausweg aus vermeintlich ausweglosen tektonischen Krusten.

The tectonic movement beneath the ocean floor can create powerful tsunamis.

Die tektonischen Bewegungen unter dem Meeresboden können mächtige Tsunamis erzeugen.

The mountain's brecciated slopes were a result of ancient tectonic forces.

Die brekziierten Abhänge des Berges waren das Ergebnis alter tektonischer Kräfte.

The oceanic ridge was formed millions of years ago through tectonic activity.

Der ozeanische Rücken entstand vor Millionen von Jahren durch tektonische Aktivität.

See also:

tectonic platetectonic movementplate tectonic theory
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