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the plate is moving north west toward the north american plate
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∙ 13y agoEither convergent,transform or divergent. :P
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When are island arc volcanoes formed?
The island-arc volcanoes are formed from the subduction of an oceanic tectonic plate under another tectonic plate, and often parallel an oceanic trench.
What one way tectonic plate movement affects climate?
I think it keeps the air temp. constant.
What way do tectonic plates move to form islands?
By tectonic plates spreading across from which was first known as Pangaea is now spreading more and more out which forms more tectonic islands!
What is the ring of fire a result of?
The tectonic plates move in such a way that they create volcanoes and many earthquakes. Hope this helps
Who is considered the father of plate tectonic theory?
Alfred Wegener is considered the father of plate tectonic theory. He proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 20th century, suggesting that continents were once connected in a supercontinent called Pangaea and have since moved apart. While his ideas were initially met with skepticism, his work paved the way for the development of the modern theory of plate tectonics.
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.
When are island arc volcanoes formed?
The island-arc volcanoes are formed from the subduction of an oceanic tectonic plate under another tectonic plate, and often parallel an oceanic trench.
Which way is Australia's tectonic plate moving and how fast?
they are moving south and west at the same time
What one way tectonic plate movement affects climate?
I think it keeps the air temp. constant.
How many centimeters does a plate move?
There is insufficient information for us to even begin to understand this question. Please edit the question to include more context or relevant information. Information about which plate - dinner plate, dental plate, continental/tectonic plate, other plate might be useful!
How do ocean trenches form?
no that's wrong. they are formed when one lithospheric plate meets another and the denser plate subducts into the asthenosphere. the crust melts in the subduction zone and rises to form active volcanoes. The Andes in Peru and Chile formed this way
What is the study of the way move plates?
Plate Tectonics
How does the two tectonic plates work in a volcano eruption?
The most common way is when a sea tectonic plate and a land tectonic plate are pushed together. Since the sea tectonic plate is heavier, it goes underneath the land tectonic plate (subduction). When the tip of the sea tectonic plate is pushed down far enough, it is heated by the earth's mantel and the high pressures cause it to melt forming magma. Magma is lighter than the surrounding materials and raises to the crust forming a volcano. When the enough magma is collected, the pressure is great and the ground covering the pocket of magma breaks spewing lava. The URL below shows quickly explains how plate tectonics work http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Tectonic_plate_boundaries.png
Why is the theory of plate tectonic so important to geologists?
because it gives scientists a way to study and predict geologic events.
What is the deepest fault in the world?
Tectonic plate boundaries are faults that extend all the way down to the asthenosphere of the upper mantle.
What way do tectonic plates move to form islands?
By tectonic plates spreading across from which was first known as Pangaea is now spreading more and more out which forms more tectonic islands!
Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
