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What causes two continental plates to diverge?
An earth quake. This happens because the vibrations force the plates apart
Do scientist think the earth surface is broken into huge plates that fit together but move slowly?
Yes. They think the earth's crust (where we are right now), is broken into huge plates (the continents) that fit together, but move very slowly. Thank you for asking.
Why do plates move so slowly?
because they are floating on top of a liquid mantle
What two earth changing events occur when the plates underneath the ocean spread?
Earthquakes and tsunamis. Earthquakes are caused by the shifting or rubbing of tectonic plates, while tsunamis are a result of the displacement of the water, generating waves which gradually increase in height and power.
Why is the earth's crust unstable?
The Earth's crust is composed of tectonic plates that are in constant motion due to the convection currents in the mantle beneath them. This movement can lead to the plates colliding, pulling apart, or sliding past each other, causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other geological events that make the Earth's crust appear unstable.
