geotectonic
adjective
geo·tec·ton·ic
ˌjē-ō-tek-ˈtä-nik 
: of or relating to the form, arrangement, and structure of rock masses of the earth's crust resulting from folding or faulting
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The cavity was regularly pressurized by geotectonic forces and vibrations from nearby faults, which also created seismic waves.
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Daniel Lingenhöhl, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2021
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Daniel Lingenhöhl, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2021
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“Geotectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geotectonic. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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