Plate Boundary Collection

Global tectonics, Pacific Plate C016 / 0582
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Pacific Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Eurasian Plate C016 / 0580
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Eurasian Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Australian Plate C016 / 0579
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Australian Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Antarctic Plate C016 / 0578
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Antarctic Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, African Plate C016 / 0577
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the African Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Eurasian Plate C016 / 3724
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Eurasian Plate, one of Earths seven primary tectonic plates

Global tectonics, South American Plate C016 / 3712
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the South American Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, North American Plate C016 / 3710
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the North American Plate, one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Pacific Plate C016 / 3711
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Pacific Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Eurasian Plate C016 / 3709
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Eurasian Plate and Indian Plate. The Eurasian Plate is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths

Global tectonics, Australian Plate C016 / 3708
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Australian Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, Antarctic Plate C016 / 3707
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the Antarctic Plate. This is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust

Global tectonics, African Plate C016 / 3706
Global tectonics. Satellite-based artwork of an Earth globe centred on the African Plate and Arabian Plate. The African Plate is one of the seven primary tectonic plates that make up the Earths

Great Rift Valley, Kenya. The Great Rift Valley extends for thousands of kilometres north to south through eastern Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique

Sea floor spreading, artwork
Sea floor spreading. Artwork showing three stages in the process of sea floor spreading. The process takes millions of years and it is the process by which the continents move over the Earth

Mud volcano formation, artwork
Mud volcano formation. Artwork showing the stages in the formation of a mud volcano. At left, sediment on the ocean floor is drawn into a subduction zone where two continental plates are colliding

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Plate boundaries are the dynamic meeting points where the Earth's tectonic plates collide, separate, or slide past each other. These intersections of immense geological forces shape our planet's landscape and give rise to awe-inspiring natural phenomena. In South America, the C016 / 0583 boundary marks the convergence between the South American Plate and another plate. This collision generates powerful earthquakes and forms towering mountain ranges like the Andes, showcasing nature's raw power. Meanwhile, in North America at C016 / 0581, we witness a different type of boundary: a transform fault where two plates slide horizontally against each other. The San Andreas Fault is an iconic example of this boundary type that has shaped California's rugged terrain over millions of years. Moving towards the Pacific Ocean at C016 / 0582 lies another fascinating plate boundary. Here, the Pacific Plate subducts beneath neighboring plates, triggering volcanic activity along what is known as "The Ring of Fire. " This fiery zone encompasses numerous volcanoes and experiences frequent seismic events due to intense plate interactions. Venturing further east to Eurasia (C016 / 0580), we encounter a diverse range of plate boundaries. From convergent collisions with India that created the Himalayas to divergent rift zones such as Iceland's Mid-Atlantic Ridge - these regions exemplify how plate movements sculpt landscapes on both grand scales and localized levels. Heading southwards to Australia (C016 / 0579), we find yet another unique setting for tectonic action. Australia sits atop its own continental plate but interacts with surrounding oceanic plates through various types of boundaries. These interactions have resulted in ancient mountain chains like the Great Dividing Range while also shaping Australia's vast coastline over eons. Journeying even farther southward brings us to Antarctica (C016 / 0578). Although mostly covered by ice today, this frozen continent bears evidence of past tectonic activity through its mountain ranges and rift valleys.