The Dance of the Continents
Plate tectonics is the theory explaining the movement of the Earth's lithosphere which is divided into tectonic plates. This theory has revolutionized the way geologists understand the geological past of Earth.
Learn about the different types of plate boundaries:
- Divergent Boundaries: Where plates move apart, creating new crust. Think of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge!
- Convergent Boundaries: Where plates collide, resulting in mountains or subduction zones.
- Transform Boundaries: Where plates slide past one another. The San Andreas Fault is a famous example.
Interactive Map
Discover where the tectonic plates are moving today: