Plate Tectonics

Model Ship from Ancient Egyptian Tomb, 2000 BC

Bathymetry of Caribbean Plate

USGS: Public Domain

video iconVisit this NOAA interactive animation on plate tectonics. Under the Global Impact tab push play to watch the short video.

think iconWhile you are watching the video think about the worldwide impact of plate tectonics. What facts stand out the most for you? Do plate tectonics affect you where you live? What about friends or family elsewhere in the world?