tectonic plate

(geology) Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.

Japanese Meaning

プレートテクトニクスに参加する、地球のリソスフェアを構成する巨大な岩盤

A single tectonic plate can span thousands of kilometers and affect climate and geology across continents.

単一のテクトニックプレートは数千キロに及び、大陸全体の気候や地質に影響を及ぼすことがあります。

Sense（1）

(geology) Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.

tectonic plates

（ plural ）