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There are a large number of plates which vary considerably in size. Below is a list of most of the larger tectonic plates:
Plate Area (Sq Km)
African - 61,334,000
Antarctic - 60,916,000
Arabian - 5,010,900
Australian - 47,152,000
Caribbean - 3,319,000
Cocos - 2,860,000
Eurasian - 67,811,000
Indian - 11,920,000
Juan de Fuca - 252,000
Nazca - 15,630,000
North American - 75,888,000
Pacific - 103,280,000
Philippine - 5,447,000
Scotia - 1,651,000
Somali - 16,667,000
South American - 43,617,000
Bismark microplate - 286,000
Burma microplate - 1,110,000
Caroline microplate - 1,720,000
Easter microplate - 133,000
Explorer microplate - 18,400
Fiji microplates - 1,144,000
Galapagos microplate - 12,000
Gorda microplate - 69,600
Juan Fernandez microplate - 96,000
Mariana microplate - 364,000
Rivera microplate - 73,000
Solomon microplate - 254,000
South Sandwich microplate - 166,000
Tonga microplate - 962,000
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere are many plates through out the globe. But there are 7 major plates.
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Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
Do you feel the effects of plate tectonics?
Yes, earthquakes are an affect of plate tectonics.
Is there evidence of plate tectonics on Venus?
Nope plate tectonics do not exist on Venus.
There are many indications of plate tectonics on Mars?
No plate tectonics on Mars
How many plate tectonics are their?
sixteen
How many plate tectonics were there?
14
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
Are plate tectonics flat?
yes plate tectonics are flat
What are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
plate tectonics
How many Plate Tectonics do we have on earth today?
18
How many plate tectonics move in a year?
Penis
Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?
plate tectonics
