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A map of the tectonic plates of the earth showing the different boundary types in different colors. Locations where plates collide (convergent boundaries) are shown in red. Locations where plates are spreading (divergent boundaries) are shown in yellow.
By: callanbentley Image: Dale Sawyer, Rice University License: Creative Commons Non Commercial ⧉ Uploaded: 21 Aug 2020 Last Updated: 21 Aug 2020. 83 megapixels 10,799 x 7,706 pixels
Plate Divergence Vectors - Referenced from Digital Tectonic Activity Map: Divergence data are shown by double arrows describing direction and speed. World WorldSat Color Shaded Relief Image - Published by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Sep 5, 2024 · This map shows the major tectonic plates that make up Earth's lithosphere. Tectonic plates are massive slabs of solid rock that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them and move relative to one another. .
Oct 3, 2024 · MapMaker: Tectonic Plates. Earth’s lithosphere is made up of a series of plates that “float” on the mantle. Explore them with MapMaker, National Geographic's classroom interactive mapping tool.
Jun 14, 2004 · These images show the locations of the plates and their boundaries in the Earth's crust. Convergent boundaries are areas where two plates are pushing against each other and one plate may be subducting under another.
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Use the map below to see where the three different types of plate boundaries are found throughout the world. First, find the KEY in the green box located at the bottom of the map. Then, select each boundary name in the KEY to see its location.
