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Do Hot spots move with the tectonic plates?
Hot spots are stationary points of volcanic activity within the Earth's mantle, and they do not move with tectonic plates. However, as tectonic plates move over the hot spot, they can create a chain of volcanoes, such as the Hawaiian Islands.
How can tectonic plates move thousands of miles?
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
Distinguish between converging and diverging tectonic plates in a table form?
The Earth's crust is broken up into several lithospheric or tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving atop the Earth's mantle (semi-solid layer of molten rocks). Based upon their motion, tectonic plates are referred to as converging or diverging. Converging tectonic plates move towards each other and form convergent boundary. Diverging tectonic plates move away from each other and form divergent boundary.
Where does the movement of tectonic plates form isolated volcanic islands such as Hawaii?
Isolated volcanic islands like Hawaii are formed at hotspots, where molten magma from the Earth's mantle rises through the crust. As tectonic plates move over these stationary hotspots, the magma erupts to create volcanic islands. Over time, as a plate continues to shift, the volcano can become inactive, leading to the formation of a chain of islands. This process explains the linear arrangement of the Hawaiian Islands.
What are the plates move around the earth?
tectonic plates
Do both islands and continents move?
Yes they are both above the Tectonic plates therefore follow tectonic movements
Why does magma often form at the boundary between separating tectonic plates?
the tectonic plates move and the lava rises
Do Hot spots move with the tectonic plates?
Hot spots are stationary points of volcanic activity within the Earth's mantle, and they do not move with tectonic plates. However, as tectonic plates move over the hot spot, they can create a chain of volcanoes, such as the Hawaiian Islands.
Does magnetism make the tectonic plates move?
No(see the explanation of the question "Why do the tectonic plates move?"
How can tectonic plates move thousands of miles?
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
Distinguish between converging and diverging tectonic plates in a table form?
The Earth's crust is broken up into several lithospheric or tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving atop the Earth's mantle (semi-solid layer of molten rocks). Based upon their motion, tectonic plates are referred to as converging or diverging. Converging tectonic plates move towards each other and form convergent boundary. Diverging tectonic plates move away from each other and form divergent boundary.
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
Where does the movement of tectonic plates form isolated volcanic islands such as Hawaii?
Isolated volcanic islands like Hawaii are formed at hotspots, where molten magma from the Earth's mantle rises through the crust. As tectonic plates move over these stationary hotspots, the magma erupts to create volcanic islands. Over time, as a plate continues to shift, the volcano can become inactive, leading to the formation of a chain of islands. This process explains the linear arrangement of the Hawaiian Islands.
How can new Hawaiian islands form?
From Volcanic Eruptions and when tectnotic plates move.
What happens when two tectonic plates move apart?
Magma seeps up through the two plates from the mantle and form volcanos.
What is the point where the tectonic plates move causing an earthquake?
earthquake zone or in the boundry of tectonic plates
