Many parts of Latin America experience volcanic activity and earthquakes. This is due to the movement of five tectonic plates. The two highest mountain peaks in Mexico are volcanoes.
Ocean Current.
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
The movement of tectonic plates in the lower mantle is primarily driven by the process of mantle convection. This is caused by the heat released from the Earth's core, which creates circulation patterns in the mantle that can cause the plates to move. The upwelling and downwelling of material in the mantle contribute to the lateral movement of tectonic plates.
Tectonic plate movement is measured in millimeters per year. This is typically referred to as plate motion velocity. Geologists use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to track the movement of tectonic plates.
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Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
No, tsunamis occur due to the tectonic plates moving underneath the ocean. The movement of the plates is through covention currents within the magma which isn't affected by climate change.
Earthquakes
Tectonic plates.
A tectonic earthquake is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust caused by the movement of tectonic plates. These earthquakes occur at plate boundaries where plates are colliding, sliding past one another, or moving apart. The stress built up from the movement of plates is released in the form of seismic waves, causing the ground to shake.
tectonic plates
The movement of tectonic plates.
Ocean Current.
Movement of the tectonic plates.
Many parts of Latin America experience volcanic activity and earthquakes. This is due to the movement of five tectonic plates. The two highest mountain peaks in Mexico are volcanoes.
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates