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Tectonic plates are able to move because the Earth's lithosphere has a higher strength and lower density than the underlying asthenosphere. Lateral density variations in the mantle result in convection. Their movement is thought to be driven by a combination of the motion of seafloor away from the spreading ridge (due to variations in topography and density of the crust that result in differences in gravitational forces) and drag, downward suction, at the subduction zones. A different explanation lies in different forces generated by the rotation of the globe and tidal forces of the Sun and the Moon
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∙ 13y agoThe danser magma is the slower it moves.
thats true
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∙ 12y agomagma needs to depend on density in order for it to form its true because i researched it!
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∙ 12y agoTectonic plates are able to move because of the relative density of oceanic lithosphere
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∙ 11y agoI really have no idea
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How does ash in earths atmosphere affect solar radition?
tectonic plate movement
Why does oceanic crust slide below continental crust in subduction zones?
The rock density, tectonic plate movement and gravity!!
How do the positions of the plates affect the positions of the continents?
Continents are on primary tectonic plates. So any movement of a particular plate or position of a particular plate will affect the position of the corresponding continent.
The movement of one tectonic plate under another tectonic plate?
The movement of one tectonic plate under another occurs at convergent boundaries. For example, at this boundary denser oceanic crust slides under the lighter continental crust.
What is the movement plates called?
The movement of tectonic plates is part of the process known as plate tectonics.
How does ash in earths atmosphere affect solar radition?
tectonic plate movement
How does tectonic plate movement affect the environment?
It causes earthquakes when the plates hit each other.
Why does oceanic crust slide below continental crust in subduction zones?
The rock density, tectonic plate movement and gravity!!
What is the plate movement of a destructive plate?
tectonic shift
How do the positions of the plates affect the positions of the continents?
Continents are on primary tectonic plates. So any movement of a particular plate or position of a particular plate will affect the position of the corresponding continent.
How does tectonic plate movement occur?
because
How can satellites be used to collect data on earthquake faults?
By doing deep earth tectonic plate scans to find changes in density and movement.
The movement of one tectonic plate under another tectonic plate?
The movement of one tectonic plate under another occurs at convergent boundaries. For example, at this boundary denser oceanic crust slides under the lighter continental crust.
What is the movement plates called?
The movement of tectonic plates is part of the process known as plate tectonics.
What is Titanic plate movement?
its actually tectonic plates
What is the movement of the Pacific tectonic plate?
north-northwest
How did the Brazilian highlands form?
Tectonic plate movement.
