Teaching Animation or Graphic
Tectonic Plates Teaching Animation
Convection, the movement of fluid beneath Earth's crust, drives the planet's tectonic plates. This process can result in seafloor spreading, which can result in the formation of new areas of oceanic crust.
Clips used in public presentations should be credited “Courtesy of Ocean Exploration Trust/ Nautilus Live.”
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