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Describe the relative motion between the north American plate and the pacific plate?
The Pacific Plate is currently being subducted under the North American Plate. Subduction zones are when one plate is being forced under another at a convergent boundary (where two plates collide). When the Pacific Plate is being subducted under the North American Plate, the crust of the Pacific Plate melts, and creates volcanoes along the edge of the North American Plate. So, the relative motion of the two plates is that they are converging, or moving together.This same process is happening at the South American and Nazca Plates.
Does the African plate border the pacific plate?
the African plate borders the pacific plate
What countries are located in the pacific plate?
The Pacific Plate is one of the largest tectonic plates and includes parts of several countries. Notable countries located on or near the Pacific Plate include the United States (particularly the west coast), Canada, Mexico, Japan, New Zealand, and various island nations in the Pacific Ocean, such as Fiji and the Philippines. This plate also encompasses regions like Hawaii and parts of Indonesia. Additionally, the motion of the Pacific Plate significantly influences geological activity in these areas, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
What is the plate on kilauea located?
The Pacific Plate. In the middle of the plate the volcano is rising from the plate movement.
Is the pacific ocean on the north American plate?
no its on the pacific plate
Why tsunamis in pacific?
Lots of tectonic plate motion LOTS!
What is a swash plate pump?
A swash plate is a way of going from rotary motion to linear motion without using a crankshaft. A swash plate pump is a piston pump that uses a swash plate instead of a crankshaft.
What is the relationship between the pacific plate and the Eurasian plate?
The Pacific plate subducts beneath the eurasian plate
Describe the relative motion between the north American plate and the pacific plate?
The Pacific Plate is currently being subducted under the North American Plate. Subduction zones are when one plate is being forced under another at a convergent boundary (where two plates collide). When the Pacific Plate is being subducted under the North American Plate, the crust of the Pacific Plate melts, and creates volcanoes along the edge of the North American Plate. So, the relative motion of the two plates is that they are converging, or moving together.This same process is happening at the South American and Nazca Plates.
What is the fastest moving tectonic plate?
The Pacific Plate moves faster than any other tectonic plate, averaging about 10 centimeters per year. Its swift motion leads to a range of dynamic geological phenomena, such as frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions along its boundaries.
Is moving water important to San Andreas fault?
No, the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, and its motion is right-lateral strike-slip (horizontal).
The East Pacific Rise separates the Nazca Plate from the?
The East Pacific Rise separates the Nazca Plate from the Pacific Plate.
Does the African plate border the pacific plate?
the African plate borders the pacific plate
Does the African plate borders the pacific plate?
the African plate borders the pacific plate
What is the plate on kilauea located?
The Pacific Plate. In the middle of the plate the volcano is rising from the plate movement.
Is the pacific ocean on the north American plate?
no its on the pacific plate
What is the name of the plate that the pacific ocean is resting on?
The Pacific Plate
