S & T - Earth Science
(Plate Tectonics)

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ABCs of Plate Tectonics
Catch up on modern geological thought with this primer on tectonics. Explore the development of the theory, its mechanisms and influence on current research. Easy to grasp, this is a good page for students.

Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
Explore a controversial theory on the relationship between continental drift and plate tectonics. The paper is rather technical, but offers a compelling scientific rationalization for its assertions.

Continental Tectonics
You better have a good grounding in geology before you tackle this highly technical presentation of plate tectonics. Get into serious detail of the chemistry of the lower crust, volcanism, geophysics and other factors in continental drift.

Drift and Tectonics
A creation scientist takes on the prevailing theory of plate tectonics and does his best to refute it using current creation science models. It is an interesting approach that flies in the face of accepted thought.

Dynamic Earth, This
The US Geological Survey puts up an online version of a lively presentation of plate tectonic theory. Trace the development of this theory and its impact on current geological research and thought.

Earth Plate Tectonics
This colorful overview of the theory of plate tectonics is divided into three sections for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Lively and engaging without being patronizing, you'll find this a useful resource for the classroom.

Earthquakes and Tectonic Theory
Is there a relationship between the dynamics of tectonic movement and earthquakes? The USGS explores evidence that tectonic theory relates closely to the mechanisms of earthquakes. Controversial for a government site, it makes for interesting reading.

Introduction to Plate Tectonics, An
If you long to grasp the current red-hot geological theory, but can't wade through the scientific terminology, give this introduction to tectonic theory a shot. Although a little short on graphic enhancement, the text is clear and understandable.

Mountain Shaker, Earth Shaker
Designed for young scientists, this PBS page features an illustrative exercise in the mechanism of plate tectonics. The theory is examined in some detail without resorting to scientific arcana.

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Plate Tectonics: The Rocky History of an Idea
This historical examination of the theory of plate tectonics begins with the first presentation of the theory in 1912, and briefly traces its development into today's dominant geological paradigm.

Royal Tyrrell Museum Tour: Continental Drift
Without depending too much on scientific terminology, this overview of plate tectonics explores the phenomenon of continental drift with concise text and a few well-chosen illustrations.

Tectonic Plate Motion
Track the continuing movement of major continental plates and dig into an overview of how the drift relates to the prevailing tectonic theories of modern geological thought.

Theory of Plate Tectonics
Explore the unifying theory of plate tectonics in this presentation that relates considerable geological activity to the dynamics of continental drift. Although a little on the technical side, the document is worth some effort.

Velikovskian Tectonics and Pangaea
This brief discussion of plate tectonics from the paradigm of Velikovsky's somewhat extreme theories offers an interesting contrast to more conventional scientific musings.

Date Modified:
Tuesday, July 03, 2001