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Resource Title:Tectonic Plates, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
Description:According to theory of plate tectonics, Earth is an active planet -- its surface is composed of many individual plates that move and interact, constantly changing and reshaping Earth's outer layer. Volcanoes and earthquakes both result from the movement of tectonic plates. This interactive feature shows the relationship between earthquakes and volcanoes and the boundaries of tectonic plates. By clicking on a map, viewers can superimpose the locations of plate boundaries, volcanoes and earthquakes.

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Author WGBH Educational Foundation
Intended Audience Grades 6-12
Language En-US
Publisher / Resource Provider Teachers' Domain
Resource Format Application/x-shockwave-flash
Resource Type InteractiveResource
Rights Information © 2002-2008 WGBH Educational Foundation
Subject Keyword(s) Science