The Restless Earth: A Deep Dive into Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
The Dynamic Earth: Understanding Tectonic Plates Through Interactive Simulation The Dynamic Earth Understanding Tectonic Plates Through Interactive Simulation An Interactive Educational Experience | Earth Sciences Did you know? The ground beneath your feet is constantly moving, traveling at speeds comparable to the growth rate of your fingernails. This seemingly imperceptible movement shapes mountains, triggers earthquakes, and has been sculpting our planet's surface for billions of years. Introduction: The Moving Puzzle of Earth Imagine Earth as a giant jigsaw puzzle, but one where the pieces are constantly shifting, colliding, and reshaping themselves. This isn't science fiction—it's the reality of our dynamic planet. The theory of plate tectonics, one of the most r...