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When two tectonic plates collide, the weaker plate can be pushed beneath the harder plate, in a process called, subduction. When the Indian Plate crashed into the European Plate, the Indian Plate was subducted beneath the European Plate. This resulted in the up-thrust of the Himalayas Mountain Range (which is still growing in height, today).
What else can I help you with?
Do humans have an effect on the plate tectonics?
No. The forces of plate tectonics are far more powerful than anything we could hope to influence.
How do you process two cheeses until smooth?
You could rub them together or you can cut them.
Why do the present shape of the continents not fit perfectly together?
This question is based off of a theory of Pangea. If the theory were fact, then it could be due to the erosion of the beaches and island. Much like the colorado river and the grand canyon, constant water pushing and pulling away from a land mass changes it's shape.
How did sonar help in understanding plate tectonics?
They could detect sound waves
Can the continents come together again?
It is highly unlikely for the continents to come back together as they were before due to the movement of tectonic plates. However, some theorize that in around 250 million years, a new supercontinent could form as a result of the ongoing process of plate tectonics.
How could you use the theory of tectonics to explain how a typical volcano work?
to make a diagram
How did the seafloor spreading help prove the continental drift?
Seafloor spreading provided evidence for continental drift by showing that new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges, pushing older crust away. This process helped explain how continents could move and supported the idea of plate tectonics. The pattern of magnetic stripes on the seafloor also matched with predictions based on the movement of continents, further supporting the theory of continental drift.
Why are your painted lady butterflies pushing their thorax together?
Painted lady butterflies may push their thorax together as a form of communication or to regulate their body temperature. It could also be a way for them to prepare for flight or to signal distress.
Why is air pushing in your oil cap?
Air pressure could be pushing the oil cap because of trapped air in the line. A mechanic could better diagnose the issue by inspecting the vehicle.
What is it called when lithosphere is broken into separate sections?
tectonic plates or you could say plate tectonics
What did the theory of continental drift not explain?
The theory of continental drift, proposed by Alfred Wegener, did not adequately explain the mechanism behind the movement of continents. It lacked a convincing process to account for how continents could shift across the Earth's surface, as Wegener suggested they moved through oceanic crust. Additionally, the theory could not explain the geological features and phenomena associated with plate tectonics, such as earthquakes and volcanic activity, which were later clarified by the theory of plate tectonics.
What was a argument used to dispute that theory of plate tectonics?
One argument used to dispute the theory of plate tectonics was the lack of a mechanism to explain how the continents could move across the Earth's surface. Critics questioned how large landmasses could drift without a physical force or process to drive their movement. Additionally, some geological features, such as mountain ranges and oceanic trenches, were thought to be formed by static processes rather than dynamic tectonic activity. However, advancements in the understanding of mantle convection and seafloor spreading eventually provided compelling evidence supporting plate tectonics.
