Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Eurasian Plate, one of Earth's seven primary tectonic plates. Phenomena obs
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Eurasian Plate, one of Earth's seven primary tectonic plates. Phenomena observed at the plate boundaries (red) include earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain-building, and oceanic trench formation. The movement of the tectonic plates over the millions of years of geologic time drives the creation, destruction and drifting of the continents. The movement of the tectonic plates is thought to be driven by convection currents in the underlying mantle. To the east are the Philippine Plate and Okhotsk Plate. To the south are the Arabian Plate and Indian Plate.
Size: 3865px × 3891px
Photo credit: © PLANETARY VISIONS LTD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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