Measuring Plate Movements
Earthquakes, volcanoes and mountains are evidence for plate movements. The currents inside the earth can affect the crust at different locations. You know that Pangaea was separated due to plate movements. Do you have any idea how scientist measures plate movements?
Now days, scientist use a satellite or laser technology to measure plate movements. Pulses of laser are shot into the ground to a satellite. From there they get the movements of the plates. Due to this satellite, scientist confirm that the plates move 1 to 12 centimeters each year.
Now days, scientist use a satellite or laser technology to measure plate movements. Pulses of laser are shot into the ground to a satellite. From there they get the movements of the plates. Due to this satellite, scientist confirm that the plates move 1 to 12 centimeters each year.