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What are the names and locations of tectonic plates?
There are a number of websites that provide maps or diagrams showing the major tectonic plates. Perhaps one of the best is that produced by the US Geological Survey. Please see the related link.
How does knowing about the earths interior help us understand plate tectonics?
Knowing about the Earths inside helps to understand tectonic plates. The currents in the mantle move the tectonic plates-well they can change it and they help them move. However, it doesn't really affect much considering tectonic plates move on their own.
Why are there more earthquakes on the western part of the US?
There are so many earthquakes on the west coast because the west coast is between tectonic plates. These plates move and cause earthquakes.
Where does the earthquakes mostly happen in?
Earthquakes most commonly occur on the boundaries between tectonic plates, where continental plates (land) and oceanic plates (ocean) below the surface are running into each other or sliding past one another. A "fault" is a fracture or crack in the Earth that allows the movement of plates. In California there is a major plate boundary between the Pacific plate to the West and the North American plate to the East. The fault that marks that boundary is the San Andreas Fault, and that is where we get some of the biggest earth quakes in the United States.
What are tectonic plates and how do they effect man kind?
Tectonic plates are the large fragments of earth's solid crust, floating atop the molten mantle. they effect mankind by providing us the shape of our landmasses, and various mountains and valleys created by their movement. Also, earthquakes, and to some extent volcanoes are caused in this way, and these can have dramatic effects on mankind.
Is this true that each tectonic plates holds land masses and ocean regions?
Yes, this is true. Acutally, the tectonic plates are under all of us, even fish.
Why do quakes happen more often in some parts of the US?
The US is near tectonic plates :)
How many major tectonic plates in the US?
There are three major tectonic plates that influence the United States: the North American Plate, the Pacific Plate, and the Juan de Fuca Plate. These plates interact at plate boundaries, leading to geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
What are tectonic plates and why are they important to us?
A plate tectonics is a theory that describes the formation movements and interaction
Why is the continental divide located in the western US and not tin the middle?
Because that is where the tectonic plates meet.
What are the names and locations of tectonic plates?
There are a number of websites that provide maps or diagrams showing the major tectonic plates. Perhaps one of the best is that produced by the US Geological Survey. Please see the related link.
How does knowing about the earths interior help us understand plate tectonics?
Knowing about the Earths inside helps to understand tectonic plates. The currents in the mantle move the tectonic plates-well they can change it and they help them move. However, it doesn't really affect much considering tectonic plates move on their own.
How can sea mounts help us understand the movement of tectonic plates?
The sea mounts help us understand the movement of tetonic plates because when the tetonic plates move's the earth's crust making little formations of sand underwater.
Do most earthquakes form in the us?
No, earthquakes form all around the world. They form on the edges of the tectonic plates
Why are there more earthquakes on the western part of the US?
There are so many earthquakes on the west coast because the west coast is between tectonic plates. These plates move and cause earthquakes.
Why does the east coast of the US barely experience any tectonic activity?
Not quite true (it's not inactive), but the east coast is part of an expanding section of the plate (its moving away from Europe) Thus there is no grinding or subduction of plates like on the west coast.
Where does the earthquakes mostly happen in?
Earthquakes most commonly occur on the boundaries between tectonic plates, where continental plates (land) and oceanic plates (ocean) below the surface are running into each other or sliding past one another. A "fault" is a fracture or crack in the Earth that allows the movement of plates. In California there is a major plate boundary between the Pacific plate to the West and the North American plate to the East. The fault that marks that boundary is the San Andreas Fault, and that is where we get some of the biggest earth quakes in the United States.
