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When two oceanic plates meet at a convergent boundary which plate pushes below the other plate?
At a convergent boundary where two oceanic plates meet, the denser plate will typically subduct below the less dense plate. The denser plate is usually the older, cooler, and more compacted of the two plates.
What is the difference between the mantle and a convergent plate boundary?
The mantle is below the plates.
How do Plates move where convection currents are rising-?
This tends to occur below a constructive / divergent plate boundary so the plates will move away from each other.
What is the theory of the formation and movement of the plates that cover the earth's surface?
The theory of plate tectonics explains that the Earth's outer layer, or lithosphere, is divided into several large and small plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. These plates interact at their boundaries, where they can move apart (divergent boundaries), collide (convergent boundaries), or slide past each other (transform boundaries), leading to various geologic processes like earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
What lies beneath the tectonics plates?
The Mesosphere lies below the Asthenosphere.Above the Asthenosphere is the Lithosphere.
What are pieces of lithosphere?
The lithosphere is made up of the Earth's crust and the upper part of the mantle. It is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. These plates move and interact with each other, leading to processes like plate tectonics and mountain building.
What are earth's rigid outer layers broken up into?
Earth's rigid outer layers are broken up into tectonic plates, which float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. These plates move relative to each other, causing phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain-building.
The border between two tectonic plates lies below the state of California. The interaction of these two plates results in which of the following?
The interaction of the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate below California results in seismic activity, including earthquakes and mountain building. The movement of these plates along the San Andreas Fault is responsible for the geological activity seen in the region.
Are below grade block foundations required to be reinforced?
Not always, but you should check with your local building code or building official. There is a maximum number of courses (height) and minimum thicknesses that change the potential height.
What forces below earth surface shape landforms?
The tectonic plates below earths surface shape earths landforms
When two oceanic plates meet at a convergent boundary which plate pushes below the other plate?
At a convergent boundary where two oceanic plates meet, the denser plate will typically subduct below the less dense plate. The denser plate is usually the older, cooler, and more compacted of the two plates.
Show the major plates?
See the link below for an illustration.
What do you call the plates that cause tsunami's?
They are called tectonic plates. See the related question below for more information about the causes of tsunami.
What is the ocean below Asia?
There is no ocean directly below Asia, as with all land mass it sits on tectonic plates.
What is a theory that describes movement of land masses?
The theory that describes the movement of land masses is called plate tectonics. It explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below and how the interactions between these plates result in various geological phenomena like earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
What is the force that probably propels the movement of the earths rock plates?
The earth is made up of multiple tectonic plates. These plates are propelled by convection in the mantle layer below the crust (lithosphere)
Why does japan has lot of earthquake?
Japan is sitting on 2 plates that are below the earths crust. The plates move causing earth quakes when they rub
