0
Cracks in the plates are what allow built-up pressure in the magma to escape in the form of volcanoes, earthquakes, etc.
If the pressure is not periodically relieved, eventually there will be massive explosions, horrendous volcanoes forinstance, that could threaten all life. (see Deccan Traps that many scientists believe contributed significantly to one of the "Great Extinctions").
Also, volcanoes produce minerals and nutrients for deep-sea creatures and create land in the form of islands (Hawaiian Chain) and mainland mountains. If no new mountains are formed erosion would, over time, wear away all of the land.
What else can I help you with?
Will the plates ever stop moving?
No, plates will always keep moving because of the convection currents in the mantle under the Earth's crust, as long as the Earth's interior stays hot. This is not likely to happen before the Sun swallows up our planet far, far in the future.
When you stop growing what happens to your growth plates?
When you stop growing, typically in late adolescence or early adulthood, your growth plates, also known as epiphyseal plates, harden and close. This process, called epiphyseal closure, occurs as cartilage in the growth plates is gradually replaced by bone. Once the growth plates close, they no longer contribute to increases in height, and an individual reaches their final adult stature.
Would a force have to be applied in the same or opposite direction to stop a moving ball?
The opposite direction. To stop a moving object requires an acceleration in the direction opposite its motion.
Why does the red spot on Jupiter won't stop moving?
Its because of its tropical storms its kind of like a huge whirlpool and wont stop moving its a known fact its because its an anti cyclonic storm
What would the earth look like if plates stop moving?
Volcanism would essentially cease, except for areas of crustal weakness, where hot spot volcanism occurs. At these areas, a basaltic landmass would form around the location of the intrusive igneous body. Chemosynthesizing autotrophs would cease to exist, and all dependent organisms would be negatively affected.
What causes plates to stop moving temporarily?
Friction causes plates to stop moving temporarily. The motion of the magma under the plates will cause the plates to move again.
How do tectonic plates stop moving?
It will stop moving in 200 million years.
Is it possible textonic plates will stop moving in the future?
no
how does Earthquake end?
earth plates stop moving
What force causes the earths plates to stop moving?
The Almighty God.
What would happen to the earths plates if the mantle completely cooled down?
They'd stop moving.
Why is it unlikely that some of the tectonic plates will stop moving?
The lithosphere and sea floor spreading are both factors in the movement of tectonic plate movement. As there is no foreseeable reason for the currents to stop, there is also no foreseeable reason for all tectonic plate movement to stop.
What stop plates from moving?
A soft collision between two plates could possibly stop the plates from moving for a time. But if subduction occurs, when one plate is forced down into the magma, movement would begin once more.
Why earthquakes heppene?
because their are little plates under the ground and they go up and down. whenever they get stop moving/ get stuck an earthquake will appear
What would happen to the plates if the asthenosphere below them cooled and became solid?
If the asthenosphere beneath the plates cooled and solidified, the plates would no longer be able to move freely as they do now. This would likely result in decreased tectonic activity and potentially decrease in the movement of the plates over time.
Why is there a frequency of earthquakes and volcanoes?
The reason why is because the tectonic plates never stop moving. When one plate collides with another it causes volcanoes and earthquakes to occur.
Do fish die if they stop moving?
Fish do not die when they stop moving. Infact, they sleep NOT moving.
