Earth\'s Tectonic Plates


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The layer of the Earth we live on is broken into a dozen or so rigid slabs (called tectonic plates by geologists) that are moving relative to one another.
Originally uploaded in Earth Science Education and Outreach Provider Summit - Old.

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Uploaded: Feb17 12


Last Modified: 2012-02-17 16:50:48
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