tectonic

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Studying these deep tremors could provide new clues about the crust mantle boundary and the behavior of the upper mantle, which generates volcanic magma and helps drive tectonic plate motion.

From Science Daily

Both Earth and the Moon experience tectonic forces, but they operate very differently.

From Science Daily

The earthquake swarm that began in late January 2025 occurred in this same tectonically active zone.

From Science Daily

The findings provide an up-close look at how the housing market’s tectonic shifts have played out across America.

From MarketWatch

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

From Salon