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Tectonic plates move from east to west as a whole due to the coreolis (not sure of spelling) effect.

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Tectonic plates can move in 1000 ways!

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How does tsunami erupt?

well there are tectonic plates at the end of the sea and then one of those tectonic plates go up and a tsunami will erupt?


Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?

Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.


Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?

harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/


Where do tectonic plates interact?

Interactions between tectonic plates occur at plate boundaries.


What tectonic plates caused the earthquake?

PLATES

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Do all the tectonic plates move in the same direction?

No, they do not. The tectonic plates grind and scrape against others, witch causes earthquakes


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 are the plates that make up Earth's crust?

Tectonic plates


The lithosphere is broken up into sections called?

Tectonic plates


How does tsunami erupt?

well there are tectonic plates at the end of the sea and then one of those tectonic plates go up and a tsunami will erupt?


I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?

The answer is Tectonic Plates


What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?

Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.


What is the difference between a tectonic hazard and a tectonic event?

a tectonic hazard is a disaster caused by the moving of tectonic plates.....anda tectonic activity is the moving of tectonic plates........


What causes friction on tectonic plates?

the movement of tectonic plates


Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?

Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.


What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?

Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.


Can tectonic plates known as crustle plates?

Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.