Geologists divide the Earth's lithosphere into tectonic plates based on the presence of rigid, solid layers that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. This division is primarily driven by the movement of these plates due to convection currents in the mantle, leading to geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain formation. The boundaries between plates are characterized by distinct geological activity, providing a framework for understanding Earth's dynamic processes. This plate tectonics theory helps explain the distribution of continents, oceans, and various geological features.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.
Geographical activities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes form the basis of this division.