Note that the maps in this document need to printed on legalsize. Consequently, most continental bedrock is far older than the oldest oceanic bedrock see back of map. These three fold out books require no scissors or cutting and can be used in an interactive notebook or as a stand alone activity. Why are 75% of the world s volcanoes found around the pacific basin. In his book theory of the earth hutton 1795, he defended the.
Plate tectonics is the reason earthquakes in, say, wisconsin are not as felt or as damaging as an earthquake in, say, californiabecause wisconsin is at the center of a plate, and california is at the convulsion of two plates. Illustrated suite of educational products about earthquake, volcano and tsunami. Most earthquakes and volcanic eruptions do not strike randomly but occur in specific areas, such as along plate boundaries. Earths crust is like a puzzle of gigantic rocky floats that collide and sheer off constantly, forming mountains and causing earthquakes. Map of tectonic plates world map world atlas atlas. Its surface is composed of many individual plates that move and interact, constantly changing and reshaping earths outer layer. Various symbols indicate earthquakes dependent on their magnitude. Also available is a map that points out previous earthquakes that had generated tsunamis. Jul 14, 2017 world map of fault lines and tectonic plates. Explain the spatial pattern of earthquakes globally to gain insight about the driving forces that cause them. The dynamic earth, plate tectonics wall map material.
There are active volcanoes like white island or mt ruapheu and extinct. Some plates are crunching together, and may form mountains. Features pertaining to tectonic activity, including earthquake zones, volcanic regions, hotspots and rift valleys, are also shown. Map of map of tectonic plates and fault lines and travel information. Observations show that most earthquakes are associated with tectonic plate boundaries. A tectonic world map done by national geographic called the dynamic earth. As they move only inches every year, and depending on the direction of that movement, they collide, forming deep ocean trenches, mountains, volcanoes, and generating earthquakes. Appears in 4 books from 19902001 page 50 this dynamic planet, world map of volcanoes, earthquakes and plate tectonics, smithsonian institution us geological survey, 1989. Jun 29, 2012 stunning map reveals world s earthquakes since 1898. California tectonic plate map pictures in here are posted and uploaded by for your california tectonic plate map images collection. World plate tectonics map thematic map of the worlds.
Students will plot the location given by teacher of past earthquakes and volcanoes. The crust of our planet is cracked into seven large and many other smaller slabs of rock called plates, averaging about 50 miles thick. Patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes 8th grade science. Intro if you wanted to build your world right from the very start, from the earliest point and evolve it forward in a realistic manner, it is good to start with tectonic plates. At the edges, where the tectonic plates bump into each other, lots of different events can happen. This map highlights the plates of the earths crust and identifies the locations of the four major types of plate boundary. Earthquakes occur at all three types of boundaries. May 01, 2011 investigating plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes book. Plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes science. Colors adjacent to subduction zones show earthquake focal depths.
Volcanoes and earthquakes both result from the movement of tectonic plates. The ground beneath our feet is not as immobile as it seems. Earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics world map see more. Tectonic plates, volcanoes and earthquakes science learning hub. Mountains like the southern alps get a little taller every year. Tectonic plates the skin of our planet down to earth. Map of major tectonic plates and select great earthquakes and volcanoes. Most lie close to the boundaries of tectonic plates. Map of tectonic plates world map world atlas atlas of.
Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis teaches readers about some of the most intense and unpredictable forces of nature. Volcanoes form mostly at converging and diverging plate boundaries, where much magma is generated. According to the theory of plate tectonics, earth is an active planet. Map the world tectonic plates paper poster measures 36 x 24 inches 91. Map prepared by the united states geological survey. The 2006 tectonic plate boundary map shows all the boundaries by type and where the plates are moving in 21 locations throughout the world. Youll find out that threequarters of earths volcanoes are underwater, that an earthquake in chile shortened the day by. Volcanoes and earthquakes by chiara maria petrone, roberto.
When two plates push into each other, they form a convergent plate boundary. How does the theory of plate tectonics explain the locations of volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain belts on earth. Third edition published 2006 by tom simkin, 1 robert i. Clip image zoom in zoom out rotate right fit screen full expand. Plate tectonics living with earthquakes in the pacific. I use this fun activity when teaching about tectonic plates. Friction between the plates keeps them from sliding. Geological survey map of tectonic plates show 21 of the major plates, as well as their movements and boundaries. Patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes scientists study and record seismic data and volcanic activity in order to support the theory of plate tectonics. Subduction zones form where a plate with thinner lessbuoyant oceanic crust descends beneath a plate with thicker morebuoyant continental crust. Most but not all earthquakes follow plate boundaries. This interactive relief and bathymetric map reveals tectonic plates, as well as world wide earthquakes and volcanoes. The direction of the movement of the plates is also marked on the map. Les continents plate tectonics what the world weird world world history e book illustration fun facts nostalgia.
These features largely reflect the movements of earths major tectonic plates and many smaller plates or fragments of plates including microplates. Tectonic plates, volcanoes and earthquakes science. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Plate tectonics, the idea that the outer part of the earth moves and causes earthquakes, mountains, and volcanoes, is the lens through which geologic study must be viewed because all earth processes make more sense in this context. The andes mountains include the world s highest active volcano, nevados ojos del salado, which rises to 6,879 meters over 22,500 feet along the chileargentina border. Convergent colliding boundaries are shown as a black line with teeth, divergent spreading boundaries as solid red lines, and transform sliding alongside boundaries as solid black lines. With detailed diagrams outlining the structure of continental and oceanic crust and the distribution of major plate motion, this book introduces readers to the range of activity that can shape or.
Like pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle, tectonic plates fit together to form the earths outer shell. How are the tectonic plates related to earthquakes and volcanoes. Red lines mark sea floor spreading and transform fault boundaries. Analyze data on a world map that show relative plate motion to classify the types of movement at plate boundaries. No color indicates earthquakes shallower than 70 km. Tectonic forces in this assignment, we will investigate where current earthquakes are today, from a groundsensed motion. A fully illustrated and engaging introduction to earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics. This map displays tectonic plates, all shaded differently, and the continents and oceans which constitute those tectonic plates. A world map that shows the edges of the major tectonic plates. The theory of plate tectonics can be used to provide a simplified explanation of the global distribution of earthquakes, while some of the characteristics of earthquakes can be explained by using a simple elastic rebound theory. Plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes science learning hub. The dynamic earth map illustrates plate tectonics and features stunning bathymetry and naturally colored relief, as well as volcano and earthquake data through 2011.
Plate tectonics describes the distribution and motion of the plates. Symbols white arrows show plate motion direction volcanoes generalized hot spot arrow direction of plate motion great earthquakes since 1900. A world map of volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics westrich 1990 eos, transactions american geophysical union wiley online library. Plates sliding past each other cause friction and heat. If you look at a world map of tectonic plates, youll see new zealand sits at the edge of two plates. With detailed diagrams outlining the structure of continental and oceanic crust and the distribution of major plate motion, this book introduces readers to the range of activity that can shape. Subducting plates melt into the mantle, and diverging plates create new crust material.
The dynamic earth, plate tectonics, laminated book depository. Plate boundaries most of the world s earthquakes and volcanoes are found at or near the boundary between two tectonic plates. Stewart 2 cartography and graphic design by will r. The movements of these plates can account for noticeable geologic events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and more subtle yet sublime events, like the building of mountains.
Plate tectonics world map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact. Teach your students about plate tectonics using these classroom resources. The dynamic earth map illustrates 17 major tectonic plates and highlights diffuse plate boundaries, convergent boundaries, spreading boundaries, fault zones, hot spots, notable earthquakes and volcanic eruptions of the 20th and 21st centuries, earthquakes with a magnitude of greater than 6. Large earthquakes are extremely common along convergent plate boundaries. Illustrated book on the geological evolution of australia through the lens of human impacts. A miniature inset on this tectonic map shows the 16 major plates worldwide.
Plate tectonics introduction to physical geography. How do earthquakes and volcanoes line up with tectonic boundaries. The dynamic earth, plate tectonics wall map laminated poster. Investigating plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes by. Physical world map featuring subduction zones, earthquakes, volcanoes, hot spots, spreading centers, and transform faults. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Differentiate ways that large tectonic plates of the earths crust interact when they meet. The devastation wrought by earthquakes and volcanoes often obscures the fact that these destructive forces are also some of the most creative on the planet, birthing planets and other landforms. A map of the plates and active volcanoes, from the usgs students research patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes on the internet. Nova online teachers classroom activity deadly shadow of. Plate tectonics interactive notebook fold out books looking for some easy to use interactive notebook templates for volcanoes, earthquakes and plate boundaries. Background map courtesty of scott walker digital cartography specialist, harvard college library.
Many volcanoes form part of a chain called the ring of fire, making a huge arc around the pacific ocean. The set includes 10 png color illustrations, 10 png gray scale black and white versions and 10 line v. The megathrust boundary between the plates results in both the 4,000kmlong aleutian trench and in the arc of active volcanoes that lie subparallel to the trench. In this interactive activity produced for teachers domain with images from nasa, see the relationship between. World map quiz new world map world map continents continents and oceans. Volcanoes and earthquakes help define the boundaries between the plates. This animation discusses the range of tectonic activity from megathrust earthquakes to accretion of geologic. The theory of plate tectonics grew out of earlier hypotheses and observations collected during exploration of the rocks of the ocean floor. National geographic kids everything volcanoes and earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature. Most of the world s earthquakes and volcanoes are found at or near the boundary. Aug 18, 2014 if you look at a world map of tectonic plates, youll see new zealand sits at the edge of two plates.
You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three. Explaining tectonic plate movement, oceanic and continental plates, volcanoes, tsunamis and earthquakes. World map of seismicity, showing larger earthquakes. World map with fault lines tectonic plates names of major an. These plates move and interact with one another to produce earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain ranges, ocean trenches and other geologic processes and features. One such area is the circumpacific ring of fire, where the pacific plate meets many surrounding tectonic plates. New madrid earthquakes of 181112, series of three large earthquakes that occurred near new madrid, missouri, between december 1811. The ring of fire is the most seismically and volcanically active zone in the world. California tectonic plate map has a variety pictures that aligned to find out the most recent pictures of california tectonic plate map here, and afterward you can get the pictures through our best california tectonic plate map collection. This dynamic planet map global volcanism program resources. More than 100 years of earthquakes glow on a world map. With detailed diagrams outlining the structure of continental and oceanic crust and the distribution of major plate motion, this book introduces. The dynamic earth, plate tectonics wall map laminated poster size. The evidence proves that there is a district relationship between seismic activity, volcanic activity, and the lithospheric plate boundaries.
Volcanoes are found in just a few areas of the world. Objectives learn where volcanoes and earthquakes occur understand geography use critical thinking to find plate boundaries answer relevant discussion questions on worksheet procedure print the appropriate maps see materials for use. Tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanoes pbs learningmedia. It describes the causes of each one and explains the ways in which these three furious forces are connected. Aug 15, 2010 the devastation wrought by earthquakes and volcanoes often obscures the fact that these destructive forces are also some of the most creative on the planet, birthing planets and other landforms. What causes earthquakes and at what types of plate boundaries are earthquakes common. Plate tectonics is the reason earthquakes happenwhen the plates move too fast, an earthquake happens. A world map of volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics, author simkin, t. The interaction of these plates causes earthquakes and volcanoes and shapes the earths crust into mountains, valleys and deepsea.
World tectonic mapping activity objectives learn where volcanoes and earthquakes occur understand geography use critical thinking to find plate boundaries answer relevant discussion questions on worksheet procedure print the appropriate maps see materials for use. Apply evidence of the locations of volcanoes and earthquakes to support the theory of plate tectonics. Using tectonic plates to draw terrain worldbuilding workshop. Stettner, 2 with contributions by antonio villasenor, 4 and edited by katharine s. Investigating the patterns produced by volcanoes and earthquakes. Our earth is a dynamic planet, as clearly illustrated on the main map by its topography, over 1,500 volcanoes, 44,000 earthquakes, and 170 impact craters. Map of major tectonic plates and select great earthquakes and. Earthquake map saved from printablemaps world map of fault lines. When this occurs under the ocean, it creates new ocean floor. Because the plates are rigid, they tend to stick together, even though they are constantly moving.
This map shows how some of the worlds volcanoes and earthquakes occur along tectonic plate boundaries. Page 61 a conformai projection where the boundary of the world map is a curve traced by a point on a circle that rolls on the outside of a fixed circle. This dynamic planet is a physical world map showing volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters and plate tectonics. Teach students about earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics with this 27 piece plate tectonic set. What are tectonic plates tectonic movement dk find out. National geographic kids everything volcanoes and earthquakes. The thickness of the line indicates divergence rate. Fully illustrated, with colour photographs, diagrams and maps. Plate tectonics world map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters, and plate tectonics our most popular map. We will then analyze how properties of volcanoes are influenced by the crust and tectonic plate boundaries nearest them. More information find this pin and more on science teaching resources by science in the city, differentiated, handson curriculum writer, science lesson plans.
Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. The majority of earths volcanoes and earthquakes take. These will help shape your continents and geographical features. Alaskan tectonics are dominated by the pacificnorth american plates. Subducting plates, where one tectonic plate is being driven under another, are associated with volcanoes and earthquakes. This dynamic planet world map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters, and plate tectonics. Tectonic plates and plate boundaries earthquakes at a plate. These are great slabs of rock that fit together like a jigsaw to make up earths surface. A tectonic earthquake occurs where tectonic plates meet, an area known as the boundary. The dynamic earth map illustrates plate tectonics and features stunning bathymetry and naturally colored relief, as well as volcano and earthquake data through. Plate tectonics earthquakes discovering geology british.
These tectonic plates rest upon the convecting mantle, which causes them to move. By looking at each you can see a positive correlation between all three. Convergent plate boundariessubduction zones geology u. For example, the oceanic nazca plate off the coast of south america along the peruchile trench pushes into and is subducted under the south american plate. Its importance in understanding how the world works is why it is the first topic of discussion in this text. Earthquakesplate tectonics wikibooks, open books for an. When the frictional strain is overcome, the ground suddenly snaps along faults and fractures releasing energy as earthquakes. Online world map with booklet pdf format giving an account of plate tectonics, volcanology, earthquake activity, and impact craters. Plate tectonics and the ring of fire national geographic.
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