What does "geodynamics" mean?

the branch of geophysics that studies the deformation processes of planetary mantle and crust, and the resulting earthquakes and volcanism

What is a synonym for "geodynamics"?

Common synonyms include: aerodynamics, dynamics, geodetics, geography, geology, geophysics.

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the branch of geophysics that studies the deformation processes of planetary mantle and crust, and the resulting earthquakes and volcanism uncountable

From geo- + dynamics.