They learn where the Earth's tectonic plates and their boundaries ... to mark (on their individual plate boundary map) all plate boundaries in the world which fit that description.

According to plate tectonics theory, Earth's outer shell ... For more animations from Scotese about tectonic plate motions — past and present — and Earth history, check out his YouTube page.

Most geologic activity stems from the interplay where the plates meet or divide. The movement of the plates creates three types of tectonic boundaries ... connects the world's oceans, making ...

Four types of plate tectonic activity are demonstrated in this feature. Keep an eye on the map to see where in the world the activity takes place. Also known as spreading boundary, a divergent ...

Earthquakes happen every day all over the world, along both tectonic plate ... far from the edges of plates. Although these earthquakes are much less common, they are due to the same forces that cause ...

Scientists have uncovered one of the most exciting geological discoveries of the decade – the long-lost Pontus tectonic plate ...

Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.

For millions of years, Earth’s moving plates have sculpted continents, carved oceans, and built massive mountain ranges. Yet ...

Plate tectonic theory shows that the crust of ... moving at about the same speed as your fingernails grow, so the map of the world will continue to change, but just very, very, very slowly.