Overview
Tectonic influences on landscape evolution are crucial for understanding how Earth's surface is shaped over time. The movement of tectonic plates leads to various geological processes, including mountain building, erosion, and earthquakes. These processes not only create diverse landscapes but also ...
Key Terms
Example: Plate tectonics explains why earthquakes occur.
Example: Rivers can cause erosion of riverbanks.
Example: The Himalayas were formed through orogeny.
Example: Seismic waves travel through the Earth during an earthquake.
Example: The Pacific Plate is subducting under the North American Plate.
Example: The San Andreas Fault is a well-known fault line.
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Key Concepts
Plate TectonicsErosionMountain BuildingEarthquakes