tektoninen
Tektoninen is a Finnish adjective meaning related to tectonics. In geology, tektoninen describes processes and structures produced by the deformation and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, notably plate tectonics, including faulting, folding, uplift and subsidence. The term helps distinguish tectonic-scale phenomena from local or sedimentary processes.
Tektoniset rakenteet are deformation-induced features such as faults, folds (anticlines and synclines), nappes, shear zones, and
The study of tektoninen geologia (tectonic geology or structural geology) integrates field observations, geophysical data, and
Etymology: The word derives from Greek tektonikos meaning "builder" or "pertaining to construction," via Latin tectonicus.