This book offers a rigorous and integrated examination of the dynamic relationship between plate tectonics and metamorphism, focusing on the fundamental processes that govern the evolution of the Earth’s crust and upper mantle. It explains how tectonic forces generate pressure–temperature conditions that drive mineralogical and structural transformations in rocks, linking deformation, heat flow, and fluid activity within orogenic and plate boundary settings. The discussion brings together geological, geophysical, and geochemical perspectives to clarify how crustal melting, material transport, and continental reworking occur during major tectonic events. Emphasis is placed on understanding long-term Earth processes, including the formation and modification of continental blocks, the recycling of crustal material, and the stabilisation of ancient lithospheric regions within the global plate framework.

The book also addresses methods for reconstructing past plate configurations and interpreting metamorphic histories from field and analytical data. By connecting theoretical models with geological evidence, it supports a clear understanding of large-scale Earth evolution. This volume is suitable for advanced students, researchers, and professionals seeking a systematic and internationally relevant account of tectonic and metamorphic processes.