gravity acting on the edges of plates and convection in the mantle
Scientists believe that tectonic plates are moved primarily by convection currents in the Earth's mantle. Although volcanoes can play a role in some plate movements, such as at subduction zones, they are not the primary driving force behind the overall motion of tectonic plates.
Tectonic plate movement is measured in millimeters per year. This is typically referred to as plate motion velocity. Geologists use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to track the movement of tectonic plates.
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Scientist discovered tectonic plates
the gps has seismatical matter which attracts the solar radar therefore shifting the tectonic plates magnasmian volcanoe errupts
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They use an instrument called Gps transmit oars
gravity acting on the edges of plates and convection in the mantle
Scientists study seismic waves, GPS data, and magnetic anomalies to gather information about tectonic plates. By analyzing these sources of data, scientists can better understand the movement and interactions of tectonic plates.
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
Scientists use GPS technology to measure the rate of tectonic plate movement. GPS receivers on different plates can track their movement relative to each other to provide information on the speed and direction of plate motion.
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
Scientists observed that volcanoes and earthquakes occur at the edge of tectonic plates.
Scientists believe that tectonic plates are moved primarily by convection currents in the Earth's mantle. Although volcanoes can play a role in some plate movements, such as at subduction zones, they are not the primary driving force behind the overall motion of tectonic plates.
It is a system of satalites; radio signals are beamed for these satalites to GPS gound stations, by recording time it takes for GPS ground stations to move a given distance scientist measure speed wich each tectonic plate moves!