geodynamics

American  

[jee-oh-dahy-nam-iks] / ˌdʒi oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the science dealing with dynamic processes or forces within the earth.

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geodynamics British  

/ ˌdʒiːəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of geology concerned with the forces and processes, esp large-scale, of the earth's interior, particularly as regards their effects on the crust or lithosphere

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Other Word Forms

• geodynamic adjective
• geodynamical adjective
• geodynamicist noun

Etymology

Origin of geodynamics

First recorded in 1880–85; geo- + dynamics

Example Sentences

"This work is a great example of how combining planetary science, geodynamics and mineral physics can help us solve some of Earth's oldest mysteries," said Jie Deng of Princeton University, a co-author of the study.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

So-called deep-mantle geodynamics is "a whole new area of research," Shirey says.

From Scientific American • Jul. 25, 2011