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How to pronounce tectonic in American English
“tectonic” pronunciation by American speakers
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to past tectonic earthquakes.
USGS
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ARE THEY VOLCANOS OR TECTONIC?
NASA
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it could be diverting tectonic energy that causes earthquakes.
NSF
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