tectonic

Example Sentences

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The decision was a tectonic shift, a clear indication that change is here and inescapable.

From Salon

He said "the old order isn't coming back," adding: "The tectonic plates have shifted. There is profound change".

From BBC

"If we don't understand the underlying tectonic processes, it's hard to predict the seismic hazard," said coauthor Amanda Thomas, professor of earth and planetary sciences at UC Davis.

From Science Daily

But precious metals are in the headlines now, he added, and there are possible “tectonic” shifts afoot.

From MarketWatch

Megathrust earthquakes typically occur relatively close to the Earth's surface, where tectonic plates collide.

From Science Daily