t to the planet's ongoing geological activity. Driven by forces originating from deep within Earth's interior, the crust continually shifts, fractures, and forms new landscapes. From the slow drift of tectonic plates to sudden earthquakes and
mation or change in shape due to stress. Tectonic forces drive most of the deformation processes. Understanding how these forces operate and how rocks respond is essential for geologists, seismologists, and environmental planners. Types of Crustal Deformatio
divergent or convergent boundaries. Faults and Fractures Cracks in the Earth's crust resulting from tectonic stresses. Examples include the San Andreas Fault, Himalayan fault systems. Impacts of Crust
