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What is the plate movement of a destructive plate?
tectonic shift
How the GPS map the rate of tectonic plate movement?
radio signals
What tectonic plate movement caused Krakatoa?
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What are long range predictions of earthquakes based?
based on? they are based on tectonic plate movement.
What causes volcanoes to erupt under earths surface?
mostly earthquakes or plate tectonic movement.
What type of tectonic plate movement can cause the formation of mountains trenches or volcanoes?
weathering and erosion
What is the plate movement of a destructive plate?
tectonic shift
How does the movement of tectonic plates cause deformation in rocks?
the plate tectonics can have contact with one another and cause earthquakes, and tsunami's
How does movement in tectonic plates cause deformation in rocks?
the plate tectonics can have contact with one another and cause earthquakes, and tsunami's
How does tectonic plate movement cause earth quakes?
they rub together and go on top of each other
What forces are thought to cause plate tectonic movement?
Plate tectonic movement is primarily driven by the process of mantle convection, where heat from Earth's interior causes the mantle to flow. This flow exerts forces on the overlying tectonic plates, causing them to move and interact. Additionally, the gravitational pull of the Earth and the motion of the plates themselves contribute to plate movement.
How does tectonic plate movement occur?
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How does tectonic plate movement cause avalanches?
Tectonic plate movement can cause avalanches by creating seismic activity that triggers the release of stored snow and ice on mountain slopes. Earthquakes from plate movement can shake loose snowpack, causing it to slide downhill and form avalanches. Additionally, tectonic activity can alter the topography of mountains, changing the stability of snowpack and increasing the likelihood of avalanches.
Do plate boundaries cause friction?
Yes, friction boundaries cause friction whenever they move. Whenever there's movement, there's friction or rubbing of one plate against the other or of a plate against the earth's mantle.
How is plate movement measured?
Plate movement is measured using GPS satellites to track the location of specific points on Earth's surface over time. By analyzing the changes in position of these points, scientists can determine the direction and speed of plate movement. Seismometers are also used to detect earthquakes and study the vibrations and waves generated by plate tectonic activity.
What is the movement of the Pacific tectonic plate?
north-northwest
How do convection currents cause earthquakes?
Convection currents within Earth's mantle can create movement of tectonic plates, leading to stress build-up along plate boundaries. When this stress is released, it causes earthquakes. The movement of the convection currents keeps the tectonic plates in motion, contributing to ongoing seismic activity.
