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Understanding How Tectonic Plates Move

Introduction to Tectonic Plates and Plate Tectonics Tectonic plates are massive, irregularly shaped slabs of rock that make up the Earth’s crust. These plates are constantly in motion, drifting around the planet at a rate of a few centimeters per year. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains how these plates move and interact with each other. The Earth’s…