New Understanding of Earth’s Architecture: Updated Maps of Tectonic Plates - SciTechDaily

New models that show how the continents were assembled are providing fresh insights into the history of the Earth and will help provide a better understanding of natural hazards like earthquakes and volcanoes. “We looked at the current knowledge of the config…

New tectonic plate model with boundary zones in darker shading. Credit: Dr. Derrick Hasterok, University of Adelaide New models that show how the continents were assembled are providing fresh insigh… [+3770 chars]

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