Tectonic Plate Collection

Earths tectonic plates. Global map showing the boundaries of the tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust. The eight major plates are the: African Plate, Antarctic Plate, Indian Plate

The narrow Nes Canyon, a fault filled with fresh water in the rift valley between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates in northern Iceland

Crack of the continental drift between the North American and Eurasian Plates at Thingvellir, Thingvellir National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iceland. September 2009

Rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Thingvellir, Thingvellir National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iceland, September. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

Tectonic plate boundary types, diagram
Tectonic plate boundary types. Diagram showing three types of movement (arrows) at tectonic plate boundaries. Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (bottom)

Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds C016 / 3727
Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on West Africa, generated using satellite and mapping data

On the inhospitable lava-strewn hills surrounding the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a relative of the Dragons Blood Tree (Dracaena orbet)

The volcanic island of Ounda Ginni Kma
The volcanic island of Ounda Ginni K ma (the small Hill of Devils) situated near Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat), a region of high seismic activity where deep fractures in the lava continue to

After a rain shower, shrubs of the Pea family (Papilionoideae) give a splash of colour to the forbidding landscape near Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat)

An aerial view of the caldera Sisale Kma
An aerial view of the caldera Sisale K ma, which is 3, 937 feet in diameter and 300, 000 years old. It is situated at the inlet of Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat)

An aerial view of the volcanic cones at the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a region of high seismic activity where deep fractures in the lava continue to widen year by year

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Leirhnjukur is a lava field in the area of Krafla caldera - Nordurland eystra - Iceland Date:

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Leirhnjukur is a lava field in the area of Krafla caldera - Nordurland eystra - Iceland Date:

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Leirhnjukur is a lava field in the area of Krafla caldera - Nordurland eystra - Iceland Date:

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Leirhnjukur is a lava field in the area of Krafla caldera - Nordurland eystra - Iceland Date:

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Leirhnjukur is a lava field in the area of Krafla caldera - Nordurland eystra - Iceland Date:

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Nikulasargja Gorge Nikulasargja Gorge Thingvellir National Park, UNESCO World Heritage site, Iceland Date:

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Ice Oexara Ice UNESCO World Heritage Site Oexara River, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland Date:

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Ice Oexara Ice UNESCO World Heritage Site Oexara River, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland Date:

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Ice Oexara Ice UNESCO World Heritage Site Oexara River, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland Date:

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Ice Oexara Ice UNESCO World Heritage Site Oexara River, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland Date:

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Ice Oexara Ice UNESCO World Heritage Site Oexara River, Thingvellir National Park, Iceland Date:

Illustration of tectonic plates colliding and pushing the land up into mountain range

Cross section illustration showing two tectonic plates sliding past each other

Cross section illustration showing the edges of two tectonic plates being pushed apart with magma beneath and between them

Bridge between the continents crosses the fracture zone between the American and European tectonic plates, Reykjanesskagi peninsula, Iceland

Caribbean plate tectonics, artwork
Caribbean plate tectonics. Block artwork showing the formation of the arc of volcanic islands of the Lesser Antilles along a tectonic plate boundary (brown, arrowed line) in the Caribbean

East African Rift tectonics, artwork
East African Rift tectonics. Block artwork of the Earths crust being pulled apart by plate tectonics in the Horn of Africa region of the East African Rift (Great Rift Valley)

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

The Americas, sea floor topography C016 / 3726
The Americas, sea floor topography. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on the Americas, generated using satellite and mapping data

Atlantic Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3725
Atlantic Ocean, sea floor topography. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on the Atlantic Ocean, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3723
Indian Ocean, sea floor topography and clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

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

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll and bathymetry C016 / 3721
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and bathymetry with clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3715
Indian Ocean, sea floor topography. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

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

Formation of the Himalayas, artwork
Formation of the Himalayas. Artwork showing a sequence of four images of the Indian landmass (yellow) colliding with Asia to form the Himalayas mountain range

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

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Tectonic plates, the puzzle pieces of our Earth's crust, hold the secrets to its ever-changing landscape. From the narrow Nes Canyon, a fault brimming with freshwater in the rift valley between the Eurasian plates, to the crack of continental drift at Thingvellir where North American and Eurasian plates collide, these geological marvels shape our planet. Picture No. 11992943 captures the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in San Francisco, revealing the horrible consequences that can arise from tectonic activity. But amidst this destruction lies an opportunity for growth and understanding. Picture No. 11992286 showcases how these powerful forces have sculpted breathtaking landscapes over time. As we delve deeper into studying tectonic plate movements and their impact on our world, we unlock invaluable knowledge about Earth's history and future. The intricate dance between these colossal slabs beneath us is both awe-inspiring and humbling; it reminds us that even seemingly solid ground is constantly shifting. From majestic mountain ranges formed by colliding plates to deep ocean trenches created by subduction zones, every inch of our planet bears witness to this ongoing process, and is through exploring places like Thingvellir - where cracks mark nature's blueprint - that we gain insight into Earth's dynamic nature. Let us marvel at Picture No. 11992942 as it captures another glimpse of this fascinating phenomenon: a rift between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Thingvellir – a reminder that boundaries are not fixed but rather fluid lines etched across continents. So next time you stand upon solid ground or gaze out over vast oceans, remember that beneath your feet lie hidden forces shaping our world – tectonic plates silently rearranging themselves as part of an eternal cycle older than humanity itself.