How can tectonic plates move relative to each other ?

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nekit [7.7K]3 years ago

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Answer:

The Earth's outer crust (the lithosphere) is composed of a series of tectonic plates that move on a hot flowing mantle layer called the asthenosphere. Heat within the asthenosphere creates convection currents that cause tectonic plates to move several centimeters per year relative to each other.

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