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What is the movement and interaction plates called?
Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with one another. The interactions between tectonic plates are responsible for various geological phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain-building.
The earth hard shell is made up of thick slabs of rock that are constantly moving these slabs are constantly moving they are called and the interaction between them is called tectonics?
tectonic plates...... duhh
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
What tectonic plate caused Christchurch's earthquakes?
The earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand were mainly caused by the interaction of the Pacific and the Australian tectonic plates along the boundary known as the Alpine Fault. This region is seismically active due to the complex tectonic interactions between these two plates.
How are new land-forms created?
Landforms are created by interaction between tectonic plates. They are also formed by erosion from wind and water.
What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
How many minor plates in the earth's crust?
There are around 15 minor tectonic plates in the Earth's crust, in addition to the major plates. These minor plates contribute to the overall movement and interaction of Earth's tectonic plates.
What is the name of the force that is causing movement at the this fault?
The force that is causing movement at this fault is called tectonic force. These forces are generated by the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates.
Where do tectonic plates interact?
Interactions between tectonic plates occur at plate boundaries.
What is a tectonic force?
A tectonic force is the push between the tectonic plates
What are the plates called that make earthquakes?
Tectonic plates
What is it called when plates diverge on land?
tectonic plates
