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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
About how far do the tectonic plates move in a years time?
Their rate of movement is broadly between approximately 1 and 10 cm/year
How far apart are tectonic plates moving?
The tectonic plates move at about the same speed your finger nails grow. The gap the plates create when they move apart is constantly being closed up by magma moving up from the mantle.
How fast does earth's lithospheric plates move?
Tectonic plates move about the same rate that finger nails or your hair grows (centimeters per year). However, it varies from plate to plate. Some move at 3 centimeters while other's move around 6.
If three tectonic plates meet in the same place what happens?
This is called a "triple junction" and may include transform faults, ridges, or trenches. Subduction is not as straightforward as where just two plates meet. although a pair may move in the same direction relative to the third plate.
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
Why can't you feel tectonic plates move?
You can if you happen to be on the site of an earth quake! (But do you actually feel your fingernails growing? It's about the same rate.)
About how far do the tectonic plates move in a years time?
Their rate of movement is broadly between approximately 1 and 10 cm/year
How far apart are tectonic plates moving?
The tectonic plates move at about the same speed your finger nails grow. The gap the plates create when they move apart is constantly being closed up by magma moving up from the mantle.
Do all plates move in the same direction and at the same rate?
no
Are tectonic plates the same?
no
What do all tectonic plates have with other tectonic plates?
Hey, sorry if this was not the answer you were seeking but your phrasing of the question was a little confusing. Anyway all tectonic plates are connected and there is a, shall we say 'equilibrium' between them as the rate of subduction of one plate is equal to the rate of growth of another, meaning there is always the same surface area of the earth. Anyway hope that helps.
Are all tectonic plates the same?
no
Are tectonic plates big?
I say that not all tectonic plates are the same. Ones are bigger and smaller than others
Do Earth's tectonic plates move?
Yes, they are what cause earthquakes, mountains and volcanoes.
Does mount Everest stay the same height?
No, it can change. When the tectonic plates shift, they can push together and increase the size of everest. It is the same way volcanoes are formed. Also, it can get small if the plates move apart.
What causes earthquaques?
A move in the earths crust. The tectonic plates push together causing the ground to move. Its also the same with tsunamis, except under water instead of land. Hope that helped :)
