Yes
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller 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.
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Iceland is the mid-Atlantic country being split apart by the movement of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The country's unique geological setting along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge results in active volcanic and geothermal activity, as well as gradual separation of the two tectonic plates.
Iceland is split by two tectonic plates, the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. This geological feature is visible at Thingvellir National Park, where a rift valley showcases the boundary between the plates.
When tectonic plates divide they create divergent boundaries, which can cause the earths surface to divide and split up, almost like when you rip a piece of paper
That would be the lithosphere which is split into tectonic plates.
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.
The Young Ocean Floor is the part of the mantle showing between the 2 split tectonic plates.
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller 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.
Magma from the mantle rises to fill the gap created when tectonic plates split. As the magma cools and solidifies, new crust is formed, contributing to the process of seafloor spreading or continental drift.