Illustration of Earth and its tectonic plates

An illustration of Earth and its tectonic plates with the moon in the background. Research indicates that mobile plate tectonics -- a process involving the horizontal movement and interaction of large plates below Earth’s surface, thought to be necessary for the creation of a habitable planet -- ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.

Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - August 18, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: video