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its just like a cracked hard boiled egg the shell are the plates and the egg while is the mantle. the tectonic plates move on top of magma which is the mantle. they move due to convection currents which occur within the mantle the oceanic plates sub duct in to the mantle while the continental plates don't as they are not as dense. they basicly freeze and move sideways and then descend back in to the mantle again just very slowly. just like a massive jigsaw puzzle. if you get a hard boiled egg and crack it and wiggle it around it might become clear!!!
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What tectonic plate are you standing on?
It depends on where you are there are many tectonic plates I recomend that you should look up tectonic plate map and look for where you are.
How does plates affect the surface of the surface?
when tectonic plate collides with other tectonic plates or moves into another tectonic plate it affects surface in a way to create mountains. Like Himalayas are created when the indian tectonic plate collided with asian tectonic plate.
Can you find a tectonic plate?
yes if you look on google you can find it there you mug
What is the difference between plate tectonic and tectonic plate?
Plate Tectonics is the process by by which the earth's tectonic plates move.
What tectonic plate is in the continent of Africa on?
The African continent rests on several tectonic plates, primarily the African Plate and parts of the Eurasian Plate, Arabian Plate, and Somali Plate. These plates interact at various plate boundaries, leading to geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the region.
What occurs at a dee-ocean?
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What tectonic plate is Mt Hood on?
tectonic plate for mt hood
Where is Pakistan located in tectonic plate?
Pakistan is primarily located on the Indian tectonic plate, which is part of the larger Eurasian tectonic plate. The region is seismically active due to the ongoing collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate, resulting in significant geological features like the Himalayas. Additionally, the area is influenced by the Arabian plate to the southwest, contributing to its complex tectonic environment. This tectonic activity makes Pakistan prone to earthquakes and other geological phenomena.
What kind of tectonic plate is the eurasian plate?
The tectonic plate under parts of Europe and Asia is a continental crustal plate.
What tectonic plate is Virginia on?
Virginia is located on the North American tectonic plate.
What tectonic plate is Maine on?
Maine is located on the North American tectonic plate.
What tectonic plate is Indiana on?
Indiana sits on the North American tectonic plate.
