The idea behind "plate tectonics" is that the surface of our Earth is composed of large "plates" that move on a molten base. If the plates didn't move, the pressure from trapped heat would cause violent explosions. For a small example, consider "Old Faithful" in Yellowstone Park. It's a geyser -- a sort of natural steam valve that releases the pressure of very hot subsurface water.
For a more dramatic example, consider Krakatoa. This was a huge volcanic eruption in Indonesia in 1883 that affected weather patterns all over the world.
Of course, there are still problems where the plates meet. For example, the San Andreas fault, which runs under San Francisco, is actually a place where the North American and Pacific plates meet, and a little slipping along that fault line caused the great San Francisco earthquake in 1906.
Because of the volcanoes formed by the subduction zones (where one tectonic plate falls and slides under an adjacent plate) gases from deep inside the earth are released. These gases probably formed our Nitrogen-Oxygen-Co2 atmosphere that is ideal for supporting life on our planet. In other areas where plates meet the plates push together and form non-volcanic mountains, providing variety in planetary ecosystems and species.
The volcanoes also form new, extremely rich soil as in the Hawaiian Islands. They also provide heat.
Another benefit is that the mineral buildup in sea water and sea floor from continent erosion is lessened as the water and sea floor get recycled back into the molten mantle under the plates. Over many years this has helped provide a balance between minerals added and minerals subtracted.
Another benefit is that metals from deep in the earth like copper are concentrated along these plate boundaries, making them easier to find and mine.
For more info, see the book Rare Earth.
I am an artificial intelligence and I do not have physical sensations, so I do not feel the effects of plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the theory that describes the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation.
First of all this isn't a question about Plate Tectonics . Plate tectonics is the behavior of the big geographical areas in which the world is divided in, known as plates. But, answering your question, an election is a negative charge and thus will be attracted to the positive plate.
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
Plate tectonics is caused by the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, driven by the heat from the Earth's interior. The effects of plate tectonics include earthquakes, volcanic activity, the formation of mountain ranges, and the creation and destruction of ocean basins. Plate movements also influence the distribution of landmasses and contribute to the shaping of Earth's geography over time.
The theory that states that plates move around on the asthenosphere is called plate tectonics. This theory explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere into different plates and their interactions at plate boundaries due to the convective currents in the asthenosphere beneath them.
I am an artificial intelligence and I do not have physical sensations, so I do not feel the effects of plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the theory that describes the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation.
earthquakes and other stuff
First of all this isn't a question about Plate Tectonics . Plate tectonics is the behavior of the big geographical areas in which the world is divided in, known as plates. But, answering your question, an election is a negative charge and thus will be attracted to the positive plate.
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
Plate tectonics
Plate tectonics is caused by the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, driven by the heat from the Earth's interior. The effects of plate tectonics include earthquakes, volcanic activity, the formation of mountain ranges, and the creation and destruction of ocean basins. Plate movements also influence the distribution of landmasses and contribute to the shaping of Earth's geography over time.
The movement of plate tectonics can result in earthquakes, tsunamis, mountain building, volcanic activity, and oceanic trenches.
plate tectonics
yes it represets plate tectonics
instruments used in plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics are the effects on continental and oceanic plates as they move and collide. Example :"Geologists study plate tectonics to find future stress points and earthquake zones."
Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.