The diagram below shows the structure of the ... Where convection currents push plates together, destructive plate boundaries (margins) are formed. Constructive plate margins close constructive ...

Four types of plate tectonic activity are demonstrated in this feature. Keep an eye on the map to see where in the world the activity takes place. Also known as spreading boundary, a divergent ...

On the evening of Feb. 20 the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will unveil to Members and VIP’s the opening of the new Geology Exhibit. This exhibit was funded […] ...

Our research aims to understand the boundary stresses that drive strain, the role of rock strength in the growth of structures, mountain belts and oceans, and how the history of plate motions has ...

The tiny Juan de Fuca plate is largely responsible for ... The movement of the plates creates three types of tectonic boundaries: convergent, where plates move into one another; divergent, where ...