plate tectonics n the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust Synonym(s) tectonics plate tectonic theory
News & Articles plate tectonics The Boys & Girls Club: Earthquake Camp CARBONDALE -- 'Shaking Things Up' is a three day program that teaches kids about soil, plate tectonics and the New Madrid Fault. July 1, 2013 - WSIL 3 Southern Illinois