Overview
Structural models in geodynamics are vital for understanding the Earth's processes and predicting geological events. By studying the interactions between tectonic plates, stress, and strain, scientists can create models that simulate how the Earth behaves under various conditions. These models are e...
Key Terms
Example: Geodynamics helps us understand earthquakes.
Example: Plate tectonics causes earthquakes and mountain formation.
Example: Stress can cause rocks to deform.
Example: Strain can lead to fractures in rocks.
Example: A rubber band shows elastic deformation.
Example: Bending a metal rod results in plastic deformation.
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Key Concepts
Plate TectonicsStress and StrainGeological TimeModeling Techniques