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What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Why do some places in the world have more natural disasters than others?
Because of the tectonic plates. Some countries are on the edge of tectonic plates.
What are tectonic plates and plate boundaries?
Tectonic plates are plates underneath the ground we stand on that help to form the structure of the earth, when two tectonic plates colide they create terrains such as mountains. they have also been known to cause some Tsunami's.
How many tectonic plates on earth and list them?
There are eight main tectonic plates:North AmericanSouth AmericanNazcaAfricanEurasianIndo-AustralianAntacticPacificThere are also some smaller tectonic plates in which i do not know of
Examples of tectonic plates?
Plate tectonics is the geologic theory that the Earth's crust is made up of rigid plates. Some examples of tectonic plates are the African Plate, the Antarctic Plate, the Eurasian Plate and the Pacific Plate.
What are facts about mid oceanridges?
They happen at divergent boundaries in our crust. This is where tectonic plates are separating, and they represent some of the "newest" parts of our planet.
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Why do some places in the world have more natural disasters than others?
Because of the tectonic plates. Some countries are on the edge of tectonic plates.
Is it true that rocks an be pulled apart by the movement of tectonic plates?
Yes. Tectonic plates are extremely strong and catastrophic in some cases.
What are tectonic plates and plate boundaries?
Tectonic plates are plates underneath the ground we stand on that help to form the structure of the earth, when two tectonic plates colide they create terrains such as mountains. they have also been known to cause some Tsunami's.
Name two of the tectonic plates?
Some tectonic plates are the Eurasian Plate and the Pacific Plate.
European countries is split by tectonic plates?
Europe is largely situated on the Eurasian Plate, but some regions are affected by other tectonic plates. For instance, the boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the North American Plate runs through Iceland, causing the country to be split between the two plates. Additionally, parts of Turkey are located on the boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the African Plate.
Do all the tectonic plates move at the same rate?
No, tectonic plates move at different rates. Some plates move faster than others, while some plates move very slowly. The movement of the plates is driven by the underlying convection currents in the Earth's mantle.
Do all the tectonic plates move in the same direction?
No, tectonic plates move in different directions. Some plates move towards each other (convergent boundaries), some move away from each other (divergent boundaries), and others slide past each other horizontally (transform boundaries).
Does a tectonic plate have just a continent?
No. Most tectonic plates that carry a continent also include a significant amount of seafloor. Some plates consist almost entirely of oceanic crust.
How earthquake take place?
An earthquake takes place, because there are tectonic plates which sometimes crash into each other, some places are more affected then others because some places are closer to the tectonic plates then others.
How many tectonic plates on earth and list them?
There are eight main tectonic plates:North AmericanSouth AmericanNazcaAfricanEurasianIndo-AustralianAntacticPacificThere are also some smaller tectonic plates in which i do not know of
