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Large-Scale folding of the earth's crust is mostly caused by the collision of sub-crustal plates.

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When earthquake happen when these sections of earth crust move?

earthquakes happen when these sections of earths crust move


The theory that earths lithosphere is broken into large sections that move is called?

Plate tectonics


What are the crust and lithosphere?

It consist of large sections called tectonic plates, which move relative to each other.


Theory that states that earths crust and upper mantle are broken into sections which move around on a spcial layer of th emantle?

plate tectonics


How do earthqukes form?

The earths crust is split into large pieces called plates. When they move they cause a earthquake.


The crust and lithosphere are the outermost layers of the earth and?

consist of large sections called tectonic plates, which move relative to each other.


What are the sections of the earths crust that float on the melted section of the mantle?

The sections of the Earth's crust that float on the partially melted section of the mantle are known as tectonic plates. These plates consist of both continental and oceanic crust and are rigid sections that move slowly over the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. Their interactions can lead to geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.


What earthquakes happen when these sections of earth's crust move?

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What is the boundary between plates where relative motion can cause a quake called?

the large sections of the earth's crust that move relative to each other


Earthquakes happen when these sections of Earth's crust move?

Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates along fault lines shift and release built-up pressure, causing the ground to shake. The sudden release of energy creates seismic waves that result in vibrations felt on the Earth's surface.


What are cracks in earths crust that move or shift?

Tectonic plates.


What are the large pieces of earths crust that move over the asthenosphere called?

The large pieces of Earth's crust that move over the asthenosphere are called tectonic plates. These plates are responsible for the movement of continents and the occurrence of geological events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.