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Velocities and Directions of Tectonic plates
File Name m00013.img.316.tectonic.plate.move.jpg
Data Type map
Computer Program Adobe Illustrator CS2
File Size 762.00 KB - 2 files [ jpg,pdf ]
Expert Level High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor ERESE Database Team
Source Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education (ERESE)
Resource Matrix Tectonic Plates
Description
This world map shows the current velocities and directions of the major tectonic plates. Also, the map delineates plate boundary interactions. The lengths of the velocity arrows are proportional to the rate of plate movement, and the numbers represent plate velocity in centimeters per year.
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