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How tectonic plates cause quakes
- Source :
- CQ Researcher. April 9, 2010, Vol. 20 Issue 14, p323, 2 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The movement of the earth's tectonic plates may result in earthquakes. German metreologist Alfred Wegener postulated the theory of tectonic plates in 1912. Tectonic plate movement may also create mountains.
- Subjects :
- Earthquakes -- United States
Earthquakes -- Causes of
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10562036
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- CQ Researcher
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.225905236