How did the Pacific plate get its name?

Answer 1

The Pacific Plate got it name due it its location underneath the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Plate is the largest plate because consisting of 20 percent of earth's crust and contains Continental and ocean crust.

Answer 2

The Pacific Plate is named after the Pacific Ocean, as it predominantly underlies the ocean basin. The plate was first identified through mapping and study of seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.