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A naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter that makes up the outer layer of the Earth.

The layer of the Earth situated between the crust and the outer core, composed primarily of silicate and magnesium minerals.

A term describing the gradual movement of the Earth's continents and tectonic plates over geological time.

The scientific study of the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates, including phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.

The process by which molten rock, known as magma, erupts onto the surface of the Earth as a result of tectonic activity.

The enormous ocean waves generated by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, often causing widespread destruction upon reaching shore.

The layer at the center of the Earth, composed primarily of iron and nickel, which is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field.

The geological term for the process in which one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

The geological feature formed by the collision and accumulation of tectonic plates, resulting in elevated landforms.

The process by which the Earth's crust is continually reshaped and modified as a result of internal and external forces, including tectonic activity, erosion, and sedimentation.