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This is not true. It was NOT Alfred Wegener. Wegener discovered that the continents moved. He didn't know how or why in 1915 and in 1960 (30 years after he died) Scientists discovered that there must be some sort of force behind Wegener's theory. When they discovered the Asthenosphere and the convention currents in the the Asthenosphere it was quite a shock, even more surprising, when they discovered that the magnetic north pole seemingly wandered all over the place. This meant either the north pole was moving or the continents were moving and since the north pole is put, the continents moved. In 1960 during World War II a bunch of seismometers were installed to monitor nuclear testing. The scientists were completely interested in the fact that all the earthquakes, volcanoes and such were following one another, showing distinct belts which were in fact the tectonic plates. For the most part I don't know who EXACTLY discovered the plates but I would just say the seismometers. :P
Lol, I just got that all out in a rush.
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∙ 14y agoAlfred Wegener thought about tectonic plates first but nobody beleived him. Then scientists started mapping the ocean floor and found the plates.
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∙ 14y agoIt was Alfred Wegener
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∙ 14y agohey the answer is alfread wegener
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What are the plates that make up Earth's crust?
Tectonic plates
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
What are tectonic plantes?
Tectonic plates are plates that float on the earths mantle. There are 8 major tectonic plates on the earth and at the joints of these many earthquakes seem to occur.
How many tectonic plates are located in Bali?
Bali is located on two tectonic plates.
What do you call the pieces of the Earth's crust?
The different pieces that the Earth's crust is broken into are known as tectonic plates.
How many major tectonic plates have scientist discover?
There is 15 total.
Who was the first person to discover continental drift and tectonic plates?
Alfred Wegener
What did scientists discover that showed that continents could move?
Scientist discovered tectonic plates
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
What are the plates that make up Earth's crust?
Tectonic plates
The lithosphere is broken up into sections called?
Tectonic plates
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?
Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.
What is the difference between a tectonic hazard and a tectonic event?
a tectonic hazard is a disaster caused by the moving of tectonic plates.....anda tectonic activity is the moving of tectonic plates........
What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement of tectonic plates
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
