The Forces Behind Earthquakes: Tectonic Dynamics Explained

The Forces Behind Earthquakes: Tectonic Dynamics Explained

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Geography, Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explains the Earth's structure, consisting of the core, mantle, and crust, and how these layers formed. It discusses tectonic plates, their movement, and the types of boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform. The video also covers earthquakes, their causes, and effects, including the elastic rebound theory. It highlights the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis, and describes fault lines, focusing on the San Andreas Fault.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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