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Are tectonic plates the same?

no


Why is the thickness of the tectonic plates not the same all over?

because the thickness of the crust is different


How are all the seismic waves the same?

No, it depends on how much pressure the tectonic plates collide with


Do all the tectonic plates move at the same rate?

No, tectonic plates move at different rates. Some plates move faster than others, while some plates move very slowly. The movement of the plates is driven by the underlying convection currents in the Earth's mantle.


What are the countries in the tectonic plate?

all countries are on tectonic plates because everything on the surface of the earth is on tectonic plates. be more specific with your questions.


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 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 tectonic plates big?

Yes, tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that vary in size but can be as big as entire continents. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below, and their movement is responsible for phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.


What do the tectonic plates look like?

they are the giant plates underneath all the continents


What tectonic plate is a slab of the earth's?

All tectonic plates are part of the Earth crust.


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.


Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?

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