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What is a Tectonic Plate?

What is a Tectonic Plate?

FromPlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast


What is a Tectonic Plate?

FromPlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Aug 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“Plate tectonics makes this planet awesome, flat out.”  In this episode we take a dive into the fundamental process that makes Earth unique, plate tectonics.  We discuss what a tectonic plate is and what our planet would look like without plate tectonics, which would be pretty boring!  Also, because of plate tectonics we are always moving relative to the center of the Earth.  Listeners in North America are moving very slowly (think of the rate your fingernails grow) away from listeners in Europe and they are both moving away from those in Australia.  Check this link out for a map of the various tectonic plates on Earth at the moment! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_tectonics#/media/File:Plates_tect2_en.svg——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.buzzsprout.com/ 
Released:
Aug 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know!