Rapid Procedure for Determining Present Plate Motion at Any Point on the Earth's Surface.

Christofferson, Eric

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ERIC Number: EJ336593

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Rapid Procedure for Determining Present Plate Motion at Any Point on the Earth's Surface.

Christofferson, Eric

Journal of Geological Education, v34 n2 p95-96 Mar 1986

Presents a procedure for calculating the compass direction and velocity of present plate motions at any geographical point of interest. Includes a table of the relative and geographic motion of the 11 largest plates and a flow chart for determining their present motion. Also offers suggestions for classroom instruction. (ML)

Descriptors: College Science, Geology, Mathematical Models, Physical Geography, Plate Tectonics, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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