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Plate - Area (Sq Km)
African - 61,334,000
Antarctic - 60,916,000
Arabian - 5,010,900
Australian - 47,152,000
Caribbean - 3,319,000
Cocos - 2,860,000
Eurasian - 67,811,000
Indian - 11,920,000
Juan de Fuca - 252,000
Nazca - 15,630,000
North American - 75,888,000
Pacific - 103,280,000
Philippine - 5,447,000
Scotia - 1,651,000
Somali - 16,667,000
South American - 43,617,000
Bismark microplate - 286,000
Burma microplate - 1,110,000
Caroline microplate - 1,720,000
Easter microplate - 133,000
Explorer microplate - 18,400
Fiji microplates - 1,144,000
Galapagos microplate - 12,000
Gorda microplate - 69,600
Juan Fernandez microplate - 96,000
Mariana microplate - 364,000
Rivera microplate - 73,000
Solomon microplate - 254,000
South Sandwich microplate - 166,000
Tonga microplate - 962,000
What else can I help you with?
Contains the tectonic plates?
lithosphere
What layer moves at tectonic plates?
The lithosphere is the layer that moves with the tectonic plates. The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle, and it is broken into tectonic plates that move and interact with each other.
How many minor tectonic plates are there on Earth?
There are around 15-20 minor tectonic plates on Earth, in addition to the major plates that comprise the Earth's lithosphere. These minor plates are smaller in size compared to the major plates and play a role in the movement and dynamics of tectonic activity.
Tectonic plates float on a layer of earth called the what?
Lithosphere
What are most tectonic plates composed of?
Tectonic plates are composed of both oceanic and continental crust. Oceanic plates are predominantly made of basaltic rock, while continental plates are primarily composed of granitic rock. The Earth's lithosphere, which includes the tectonic plates, is made up of these crustal rocks.
Are tectonic plates part of the asthenosphere or the lithosphere?
Tectonic plates are segments of the lithosphere. They float on top of the asthenosphere.
Tectonic plates float on what?
The tectonic plates float on the lithosphere. This overlies the asthenosphere.
What are the sections the lithosphere?
tectonic plates
What are the sections of the lithosphere?
tectonic plates
Contains the tectonic plates?
lithosphere
Why do earthquake occur in the lithosphere?
Because there are tectonic plates there in the lithosphere.
How is lithosphere divided and how many plates were there?
Tectonic plates, 3 plates
Is the lithosphere located in the plates why not?
Yes, the tectonic plates-both continental and oceanic- are part of the lithosphere.
What are the segments into which the lithosphere is divided?
The lithosphere is divided into what we call tectonic plates.
What layer moves at tectonic plates?
The lithosphere is the layer that moves with the tectonic plates. The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle, and it is broken into tectonic plates that move and interact with each other.
What is the mechanics layer of earth that contains tectonic plates?
Lithosphere (apex)
What are giant sections in the lithosphere?
Tectonic Plates
