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Description The key principle of plate tectonics is that the lithosphere exists as separate and distinct tectonic plates, which float on the fluid-like (visco-elastic solid) asthenosphere. The relative fluidity of the asthenosphere allows the tectonic plates to undergo motion in different directions. This map shows 15 of the largest plates. Note that the Indo-Australian Plate may be breaking apart into the Indian and Australian plates, which are shown separately on this map.
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Author USGS; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 10:06, 27 February 2010 (UTC)
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current14:56, 19 April 2020Thumbnail for version as of 14:56, 19 April 20201,440 × 1,423 (699 KB)Beyond My Ken (talk | contribs)New version without unattributed arrows added by User Scott Nash
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