0
What does the Earth's magnetic field have to do with plate tectonics?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Earth's magnetic field doesn't have much to do with tectonic plates. But both are caused by movement of the magma.
The magnetic field is caused by electrical currents flowing in the magma, roughly parallel with the Equator. [A few % of the field is caused by the flow of the Solar Wind past the Earth.]
Tectonic plates move around the surface of the Earth over the liquid magma. The gravity drag of the Moon causes the Earth's crust to rotate (very) slightly more slowly than the inner core.
Consider the shape of the island arc joining S America to the Antarctic. And the slow movement of the Pacific Ocean's floor with regard to a few (postulated) stationary hot spots. Such as Hawaii, and some ocean floor chains of sea-mounts East of New Zealand.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where is Earths magnetic reversals recorded?
in plate tectonics
Why are magnet patterns important evidence for plate tectonics?
magnetic rocks on the ocean floor show that the Earths magnetic field has been frequently reversed forming new sea floor.
What are plate tectonics and what does it have to do with the earths shape?
Plate tectonics are what each continent is on. They move and are continuing to move today. It has to do with the earth's shape because the plate tectonics move the continents around.
What is a plate tactonics?
PLATE TECTONICS is the study of the movement of the earths continental plates
What is the interaction between earths plates called?
plate tectonics
Does plate tectonics produce earths magnetic field?
No. Earth's magnetic field is produced by currents in the liquid outer core.
Where is Earths magnetic reversals recorded?
in plate tectonics
Why are magnet patterns important evidence for plate tectonics?
magnetic rocks on the ocean floor show that the Earths magnetic field has been frequently reversed forming new sea floor.
What theory explains the movement of pieces of earths surface?
theory of plate tectonics
How do earths convection currents move?
from plate tectonics
What are plate tectonics and what does it have to do with the earths shape?
Plate tectonics are what each continent is on. They move and are continuing to move today. It has to do with the earth's shape because the plate tectonics move the continents around.
What is a plate tactonics?
PLATE TECTONICS is the study of the movement of the earths continental plates
What is the interaction between earths plates called?
plate tectonics
Volcanic rock shows that some layers have magnetic fields that are aligned opposite to Earths This evidence BEST fits which hypothesis?
Sea floor spreading / plate tectonics. Also magnetic reversal in the past.
What are the three features of Earth that allows it to sustain life?
In order for earth to sustain life it has the magnetic field, plate tectonics, and active volcanoes.
What is the theory that earths surface is made of movable plates?
Plate Tectonics.
What is plate tectonics nature of earths interior?
id ont know
