crustal
1. relating to or belonging to the crust, especially the Earth's crust
Crustal movements cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Os movimentos crustais causam terremotos e atividade vulcânica.
2. of or pertaining to a hard outer layer or surface
The crustal rocks were analyzed to understand the geological history.
As rochas crustais foram analisadas para entender a história geológica.
This is a technical term primarily used in geology, geophysics, and earth sciences. It is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese scientific literature, often appearing in academic papers, textbooks, and geological surveys.
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