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What is the energy source that powers plate movement?​

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What is the energy source that powers plate movement?​-example-1
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The energy source for plate tectonics is Earth's internal heat while the forces moving the plates are the “ridge push” and “slab pull” gravity forces. It was once thought that mantle convection could drive plate motions.

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