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Popocatépetl is located at the boundary of the North American Plate and the Cocos Plate, which are interacting at a convergent margin. The subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the North American Plate generates volcanic activity in the region, making Popocatépetl one of Mexico's most active volcanoes. This tectonic setting contributes to its eruptions and the formation of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The ongoing interaction between these plates plays a crucial role in the geological processes that shape the area.
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What plates caused popocatepetl to form?
The Cocos tectonic plate is subducting under the North American plate and this is what cause Mt. Popocatepetl to form.
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.
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?
Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.
What are the other tectonic plates besides the 7 largest tectonic plates?
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What plates caused popocatepetl to form?
The Cocos tectonic plate is subducting under the North American plate and this is what cause Mt. Popocatepetl to form.
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.
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
Can tectonic plates known as crustle plates?
Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?
Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.
Is tectonic plates solid?
Yes. Tectonic plates are in fact mostly solid.
Are the tectonic plates in the earths inner core?
No the tectonic plates are on top of the crust.
Tectonic plates float on what?
The tectonic plates float on the lithosphere. This overlies the asthenosphere.
Where do tectonic plates interact?
Interactions between tectonic plates occur at plate boundaries.
