Overview
Tectonic plate dynamics is a fundamental concept in geology that explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large plates that move and interact. These movements are responsible for many geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains. Underst...
Key Terms
Example: The Pacific Plate is one of the largest tectonic plates.
Example: The Himalayas formed at a convergent boundary.
Example: The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary.
Example: The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary.
Example: Seismographs help scientists study earthquake patterns.
Example: Mount St. Helens is a well-known volcano in the USA.
Related Topics
Earthquake Engineering
The study of designing structures to withstand seismic forces.
advancedVolcanology
The study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological phenomena.
intermediateGeological Hazards
The study of natural hazards caused by geological processes, including earthquakes and landslides.
intermediateKey Concepts
Plate TectonicsConvergent BoundariesDivergent BoundariesTransform Boundaries