Tectonics, Resources, and Hazards: Exploring the Complexity of Geological Behaviour

CODEN: GBEEB6
ISSN: 2521-0890 (Print)
ISSN: 2521-0491 (Online)
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Geological behavior refers to the way Earth’s materials—such as rocks, minerals, soils, and fluids—respond to natural forces and processes over time. It encompasses the physical, chemical, and mechanical reactions of the lithosphere when subjected to stress, temperature changes, tectonic movements, erosion, and weathering. For example, rocks may deform elastically, plastically, or fracture under tectonic stress, while minerals may undergo metamorphism under heat and pressure. Geological behaviour also includes the movement of groundwater, the flow of magma, sediment transport by rivers and glaciers, and the slow but powerful shifts of tectonic plates that shape mountains, basins, and faults. Understanding these behaviors is crucial for predicting natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions, as well as for resource exploration, engineering projects, and environmental management. In essence, geological behaviour represents the dynamic interaction between Earth’s internal forces and surface processes that continually reshape our planet.

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