The tectonic system consists of several key components, including the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath. These plates interact at their boundaries, leading to geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building. Additionally, the tectonic system is influenced by forces such as mantle convection, slab pull, and ridge push, which drive plate movements and shape the Earth's surface over geological time.
Convection currents in the mantle
The continents are part of Earth's tectonic plate system, when the plates move the continents move with them. The plate movement is driven by slow mantle convection driven by the heat in Earth's core.
All tectonic plates are part of the Earth crust.
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Convection currents in the mantle
The continents are part of Earth's tectonic plate system, when the plates move the continents move with them. The plate movement is driven by slow mantle convection driven by the heat in Earth's core.
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continents are tectonic plates! so.... yes!
All tectonic plates are part of the Earth crust.
Mt. Erubus has tectonic plates made up of parts of the lithosphere. These plates grind together or pull apart and this causes volcanoes to erupt.
Tectonic plates are segments of the lithosphere. They float on top of the asthenosphere.
The lithosphere.
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