Plate Tectonics Basics

For an introductory college-level earth sciences class: a review of the basics of plate tectonics, including the three boundary types: convergent, divergent, and transform; ocean plate subduction; continent-continent convergence; seafloor spreading; and mantle convection. There is also a discussion of the layers and components of ocean crust (in relation to how it formed at seafloor spreading centers), and terrane accretion in subduction zones (as a way that continents grow).

**This video comes at the start of the semester. For a full playlist, refer to the Oceanography or Geology playlists on the Earth Rocks! YouTube Channel.

Content within this video is based on information available in any standard introductory college oceanography or geology textbook, such as Essentials of Oceanography -- Trujillo and Thurman -- OR Essentials of Geology -- Tarbuck and Lutgens -- Pearson Publishing.

Part of a 7-part Plate Tectonics video series:
Part 1: Earth Layers & Isostasy
Part 2: Plate Tectonics Basics
Part 3: Plate Tectonics Global Impacts
Part 4: Plate Tectonics and California Geology
Part 5: Hotspots
Part 6: Paleomagnetism
Part 7: Hydrothermal Vents

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