Tectonophysics

Tectonophysics is the scientific study of how Earth's crust—the outer shell we live on—deforms and changes over time. This involves studying earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain-building, all caused by movements of massive plates beneath the crust. Just like puzzle pieces, these plates shift, collide, pull apart, or slide against each other, creating fascinating yet powerful natural phenomena, literally shaping our world. Through tectonophysics, we better understand these processes and Earth's dynamic nature.