FAQ - Earthquakes, Faults, Plate Tectonics, Earth Structure
Q: What is plate tectonics?
A: Plate tectonics is the continual slow movement of the tectonic plates, the outermost part of the earth. This motion is what causes earthquakes and volcanoes and has created most of the spectacular scenery around the world.
Plate Tectonic Flash Animation
For further information, see:
This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics
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