When tectonic plates move and grind against each other, this is an earthquake. If the moving of tectonic plates were to occur beneath the ocean's surface, the result would be a tsunami.
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
tectonic plates
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Tectonic plates can result in a variety of events when altered, however the main 4 are:EarthquakesLandslidesTidal WavesVolcanic Eruptions
An earthquake.
When tectonic plates move and grind against each other, this is an earthquake. If the moving of tectonic plates were to occur beneath the ocean's surface, the result would be a tsunami.
When tectonic plates move closer together, it is called plate convergence. This can result in the formation of features like mountain ranges and deep ocean trenches.
No(see the explanation of the question "Why do the tectonic plates move?"
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
Tectonic plates move from east to west as a whole due to the coreolis (not sure of spelling) effect.
tectonic plates
As Earth's mantle drags on the bottom of tectonic plates, it creates stress and friction that can cause the plates to move. This movement can result in various tectonic activities such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges as the plates interact with each other.
earthquake zone or in the boundry of tectonic plates
Magma moving underneath the earth causes tectonic plates to move about.
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No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.