In this web focus we present opinion pieces, along with research and overview articles that explore the dynamic processes that occur during plate rifting. Case studies include both rifting on land ...

Plate tectonic theory shows that the crust of the ... 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.

For more animations from Scotese about tectonic plate motions — past and present — and Earth history, check out his YouTube page. Source: Christopher Scotese Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook ...

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 ...

The plate belonged to a region where two major tectonic realms—the Tethyan and Panthalassa—once interacted, creating a ...