地ち塊かい

noun

landmass; block

Refers to a large, distinct mass of land, often used in geography or geology. 'Block' can refer to a tectonic block or a large piece of land.

• この地ち域いきはいくつかの地ち塊かいに分わかれている。

  This region is divided into several landmasses.

• 地ち塊かいの移い動どうが地じ震しんの原げん因いんとなることがある。

  The movement of blocks can sometimes cause earthquakes.