tectónica de placas

tectónica de placas

Theory formulated in the late 1960s that states the Earth's crust and upper mantle (a layer called the lithosphere) is broken into moving pieces called plates. The formation of mountains and volcanoes, and the occurrence of earthquakes have been explained using this theory.

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tectónica

Astronomy; Planetary science

General term referring to the large-scale change of rock in response to forces causing faulting and folding. The forces acting upon a rock mass are generally termed compressional ...

tectónica

Natural environment; Earthquake

Rama de la geología que se ocupa de la estructura y la deformación de la corteza terrestre.

tectónica

Geography; Physical geography

Procesos geológicos mediante los cuales las rocas se deforman y que determina las características de la corteza terrestre.

astrobiología

Astronomy; Planetary science

Study of the origin, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe. These are interdisciplinary studies involving astronomers, astrophysicists, biologists, chemists, ...

organismo

Astronomy; Planetary science

Any form of animal or plant life.

extrusivas

Astronomy; Planetary science

Refers to igneous rocks erupted on the surface.

atmósfera

Astronomy; Planetary science

Mixture of gases that surround and are gravitationally attached to a planet.

lava

Astronomy; Planetary science

Fluid magma that flows onto the surface of a planet or moon; erupted from a volcano or fissure. Also, the rock formed by solidification of this material.