Tectonostratigraphy

Okay kiddo, let me explain to you what tectonostratigraphy is in a way that you can understand.

First, we need to understand that the earth's crust is made up of different layers of rocks. These rocks were formed over millions of years through different processes like volcanic eruptions and sedimentation.

Now, imagine a cake with different layers. Just like the cake, the earth's crust also has layers. These layers are called strata.

Tectonostratigraphy is a big word that means studying the layers of rocks in the earth's crust and how they were formed.

But why is this important? Well, it helps us understand the history of the earth and the different processes that shaped it.

Scientists use different methods to study the layers of rocks. They look at the different types of rocks in each layer, the fossils found in them, and how they are positioned relative to each other.

By doing this, they can figure out how the earth's crust was formed over time and how tectonic forces like earthquakes and volcanoes have affected it.

So, think of tectonostratigraphy like studying the layers of a cake to understand how it was baked. Except, instead of cake, we're studying the earth's crust to understand how it was formed. Cool, huh?