Tectonic plates are pieces of land that connect together on the Earth’s outer shell. You can think of them like a giant round puzzle that cover Earth underneath the ground. These pieces bump together and move, even though it is only a couple of centimeters a year. This movement causes all kinds of things to happen, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
Visit the links below to learn more about plate tectonics in other planets:
Do other planets like Venus, Mars and Mercury, have mountains, valleys and rivers too? Find out more in the links below:
Have you wondered if there are rivers or water on planets other than Earth? Find out more in the links below:
