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they cause rupters in the earth which is what causes earthquakes and such. they dont do much to the earth itself though

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There are a number of different ways that tectonic plates effect the Earth. This is done through what human believe to be natural disasters, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?

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