How Were The Tectonic Plates Formed? - BGR

No one is exactly sure how the tectonic plates formed, but one theory posits that the were shattered from within by the trapped heat of the Earth.

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How Magmatic Plumes Could Reshape Earth’s Continents in the Future

Recent scientific findings suggest that colossal magmatic plumes deep within the Earth's mantle could drastically alter the planet’s future continents. Traditionally, volcanoes were believed to primarily form at tectonic plate boundaries. However, these newly discovered plumes—vast upwellings of sup... [More info]