Map Of Tectonic Plates

Map Of Tectonic Plates. Tectonic plates are massive slabs of solid rock that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them and move relative to one another World tectonic plates are broadly classified into major and minor tectonic plates


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According the theory of plate tectonics, Earth's outer shell is made up of a series of plates The map above shows names and generalized locations of Earth's major tectonic plates

The movement of these plates is an ongoing process. The movement of these plates can cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain building, and ocean trench formation. Select any feature on the map to view the plate details

. Select any feature on the map to view the plate details The movement of these plates can cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain building, and ocean trench formation.

. According the theory of plate tectonics, Earth's outer shell is made up of a series of plates Plates & Boundaries The earth's continents are constantly moving due to the motions of the tectonic plates