PLATE TECTONICS

PLATE TECTONICS, a fundamental theory in geology, elucidates the dynamic processes shaping the Earth's surface. Since its consolidation in the 1960s, this theory has revolutionized our understanding of geological phenomena, including mountain formation, volcanic activity, and seismic events like earthquakes. At its core, plate tectonics delineates the intricate interplay between the Earth's lithosphere and asthenosphere, revealing the movement of immense tectonic plates that underlie continents and ocean basins. This comprehensive overview explores the genesis of plate tectonics, its key proponents, the mechanisms driving tectonic movement, and compelling evidence supporting its validity.

COMPONENTS OF PLATE TECTONICS

I. Plate Tectonics

II. Distribution

III. Plate Boundaries

IV. Internal Structure of the Earth

V. Mechanism

VI. Evidence of Plate Movement

VII. Disaster Preparedness

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