Tectonic uplift refers to the vertical elevation of the Earth’s surface due to tectonic forces, such as faulting or folding. This process is significant in geology for understanding the formation of mountain ranges, the evolution of landscapes, and the interplay between tectonics and erosion.
Reference: Molnar, P., & England, P. (1990). “Late Cenozoic Uplift of Mountain Ranges and Global Climate Change: Chicken or Egg?” Nature, 346(6279), 29-34.