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What sort of energy allows tectonick plates to move?
The movement of tectonic plates is primarily driven by the energy released from the Earth's internal heat, known as geothermal energy. This energy causes convection currents in the mantle, which in turn exerts forces on the tectonic plates, causing them to move.
Does magnetism make the tectonic plates move?
No(see the explanation of the question "Why do the tectonic plates move?"
Who do earth plates move?
Earth's tectonic plates move due to the heat-driven convective flow of mantle material beneath them. This process creates forces that push and pull the plates, causing them to move around the Earth's surface.
How can tectonic plates move thousands of miles?
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
In what direction do tectonic plates go?
Tectonic plates move from east to west as a whole due to the coreolis (not sure of spelling) effect.
What are the plates move around the earth?
tectonic plates
The Earth's tectonic plates are in constant motion due to several factors. Temperature and density differences in the plates cause push and pull forces that move the plates.?
mantle convection
Is it true that tectonic plates move quickly generally shifting one mile each year?
Tectonic plates move at a rate of a few centimeters to a few inches per year, not one mile. The movement of tectonic plates is gradual and occurs due to geological forces acting over long periods of time.
How do the tectonic plates of the earth move?
no
What is stresses in tectonic plates?
Magma moving underneath the earth causes tectonic plates to move about.
What is the point where the tectonic plates move causing an earthquake?
earthquake zone or in the boundry of tectonic plates
Do convection current in oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
