👉 The term "tectal" is often used to describe a geological or geophysical process, particularly one that involves the movement of rock masses along a specific direction. This can include plate movements, tectonic plates moving towards each other, or even the movement of magma within rocks. In general, tectal processes are thought to be influenced by various factors such as pressure gradients, mantle convection, and the exchange of heat between the Earth's interior and outer layers through fractures and faults.
