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What are tectonic plantes?
There is no specific term "tectonic plantes". It seems like a misunderstanding. Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's outer shell that move around on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them, resulting in phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
What are the effects of a mars- quake?
Marsquakes can provide valuable information about the interior structure of Mars, such as the thickness and composition of its crust. They can also help scientists understand how tectonic activity on Mars has evolved over time. Additionally, studying marsquakes can give insights into the planet's seismic activity and potential for habitability.
When tectonic plates move it causes what in the earths crust?
When two tectonic plates slide past each other a transform fault is created. This type of fault is known for many earthquakes, yet due to the fault not changing elevation during a seismic event, these faults are not associated normally with tsunami's or volcanoes. A good example of a fault of this type is the San Andreas fault system.
Will the earth be all sea one day?
We cannot know the future, but it seems highly unlikely that the Earth will someday be all oceans. However, earthquakes and the movement of the continental plates will continually shift the balance between land and water.
About how miles away from Sao Paulo was the earthquake epicenter?
Thousands of kilometers away. In fact, I don't know its correct distance, but till today all earthquakes that happened on the Brazilian territory were weak, don't surpassing 3 on the Ritcher scale. It seems that the tectonic plates are peacefully resting in our soil
Which planetary surfaces are known to be tectonically active today?
The most CONSTANTLY active seems to be the Mid Atlantic Rift - which is spreading apart at about 2-3 centimeters per year and is actively emitting materials all the time. Iceland is at the northern terminus and has regularly active volcanoes. Along the Pacific plate, the "Ring of Fire" is active as the plate interacts with plates around it. For more information, see the Related Link.
Is it true that plates move very quickly?
Plates making up Earth's crust move slowly, around 2-5 centimeters per year, which is equivalent to the speed at which fingernails grow. While this movement seems slow to us, it is considered rapid in a geological context. This continuous shifting causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.
In what ways is Mars a dynamic planet?
There are probably no active volcanoes or tectonic plates activity and until recently Mars was considered to be a place where not much changes. However recent observations suggest the climate may be "dynamic". It seems that Mars may have "Ice Ages", a bit like Earth, for example.
What are plate broundires?
It seems like there may have been a typo in your question. Did you mean plate boundaries? If so, plate boundaries are the lines where tectonic plates meet. There are three main types of plate boundaries: divergent boundaries, where plates move apart; convergent boundaries, where plates collide; and transform boundaries, where plates slide past each other.
Are there earthquakes in the tundra biome?
Well, friend, earthquakes are not common in the tundra biome. The tundra is a cold and icy landscape with a thin layer of soil over permafrost, which doesn't typically experience seismic activity. Nature has a way of balancing things out, creating a peaceful and stable environment in the tundra.
Is the eastern edge of south America seems to fit the northern edge of Africa?
According to my Science teacher, Mrs. Myrna Cabasi, at Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati, Philippines that it is true because of tectonic plates.
What does litheoshpere mean?
It seems like there might be a typographical error in your question. The correct term is "lithosphere," which refers to the rigid outer layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. It is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below.
