The diagram below shows the structure of the earth. In geography, taking a slice through a structure to see inside is called a cross section. Continental plates are usually quite thick (between 35 ...

KS3 Geography. Plate tectonics: Earthquakes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and earthquakes and featuring case studies from Haiti and New Zealand.

A study published in the journal Tectonics has provided new insights into the forces that cause tectonic movements in ...