Tectonophysics - Definition and Overview

Tectonophysics, a branch of geophysics, is the study of rock deformation and of dynamic geophysical processes. This includes small individual crystals as well as the larger scales which include tectonic plates and forces in the mantle.

Related topics

Plate tectonics

• continental drift
• seafloor spreading
• palaeogeography

See: Earth for information on the structure of the planet.

External links

• AGU Tectonophysics Section (http://www.agu.org/sections/tectonophysics/overview.html)