tectonic plate
C2478
concept
A tectonic plate is a massive, rigid segment of Earth's lithosphere that moves slowly over the asthenosphere, interacting with other plates to shape the planet's surface through processes like earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain building.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| tectonic plate canonical | 60 |
| minor tectonic plate | 8 |
| tectonic microplate | 6 |
| tectonic block | 5 |
| ancient tectonic plate | 2 |
| continental plate | 1 |