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A gap in tectonic plates, often referred to as a tectonic boundary or fault, occurs where two tectonic plates meet but do not completely interlock. These gaps can lead to various geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges. There are three main types of boundaries—divergent, convergent, and transform—each characterized by distinct movements of the plates. Understanding these gaps is crucial for assessing geological hazards and studying Earth's dynamic processes.
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What tectonic plate is Virginia on?
Virginia is located on the North American tectonic plate.
What tectonic plate is Maine on?
Maine is located on the North American tectonic plate.
What tectonic plate is Indiana on?
Indiana sits on the North American tectonic plate.
Is plate tectonics the plural form of plate tectonics?
Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.
What is the name of Floridas tectonic plate?
Florida is situated on the North American tectonic plate.
What is an undersea trench?
its a large crack in the ground, usually in a "V" shape, where the tectonic plate have seperated, leaving a large gap in the ground
What is the difference between plate tectonic and tectonic plate?
Plate Tectonics is the process by by which the earth's tectonic plates move.
What may emerge from the gap created when tectonic plates move away from each other?
Magma/lava and heated gases (sometimes toxic) may emerge from the gap at a divergent plate boundary.
What occurs at a dee-ocean?
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What tectonic plate is Mt Hood on?
tectonic plate for mt hood
What kind of tectonic plate is the eurasian plate?
The tectonic plate under parts of Europe and Asia is a continental crustal plate.
What tectonic plate is Maine on?
Maine is located on the North American tectonic plate.
What tectonic plate is Virginia on?
Virginia is located on the North American tectonic plate.
What tectonic plate is Indiana on?
Indiana sits on the North American tectonic plate.
How does plates affect the surface of the surface?
when tectonic plate collides with other tectonic plates or moves into another tectonic plate it affects surface in a way to create mountains. Like Himalayas are created when the indian tectonic plate collided with asian tectonic plate.
Is plate tectonics the plural form of plate tectonics?
Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.
How would a volcano erupt?
A volcano erupts when one tectonic plate subducts below the other. The magma then flows through the gap, causing the volcano to erupt. This is called a destructive plate boundary xxx
