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300 km -20 ART Jamaica 70 NORTH AMERICAN PLATE Hispanio CARIBBEAN PLATE St Ve 60 20- A. B.

300 km -20 ART Jamaica 70 NORTH AMERICAN PLATE Hispanio CARIBBEAN PLATE St Ve 60 20- A. B.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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### Tectonic Plate Boundaries and Earthquake Sources in the Caribbean #### Map Overview The map illustrates the Caribbean region, highlighting tectonic plate boundaries, recent earthquake activity, and sources of shallow earthquakes: - **Tectonic Plates:** - **North American Plate** (north), **Caribbean Plate** (center), **South American Plate** (south), **Cocos Plate** (southwest). - **Symbols and Boundaries:** - **Green Dots:** Recent volcanic eruptions in the eastern Caribbean. - **Red Stars:** Recent earthquake epicenters (depths < 60 km, magnitude > 3.5, from January 1967 to April 1999, USGS data). - **Black Lines with White Triangles:** Convergent plate boundaries. - **Black Lines:** Transform plate boundaries. - **Gray Lines:** Divergent plate boundaries. #### Recent Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity - **Recent Earthquakes:** - Marked by red stars indicating epicenters. - Notable areas of activity are within the Caribbean Plate among the nearby islands. - **Sources for Shallow Earthquakes:** - Volcanic eruptions are indicated with green dots and include: - **Soufriere Hills, Montserrat** (1995-1998) - **Soufriere, Guadeloupe** (1976-1977) - **Mount Pelee, Martinique** (1902, 1929) - **Soufriere, St. Vincent** (1902, 1971-1979) - **Kick-'em Jenny, Grenada** (submarine volcano) #### Graphical Representations of Plate Boundaries - **Diagrams A, B, and C** depict various types of tectonic plate interactions: - **Diagram A:** Illustrates a convergent plate boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or subduction zones. - **Diagram B:** Shows a transform plate boundary, characterized by plates sliding past one another horizontally. The angle θ indicates the direction and movement of the fault. - **Diagram C:** Represents a divergent plate boundary where two plates are moving apart, typically found at mid-ocean ridges. These illustrations aid in understanding the geological processes that contribute to earthquake activity in the Caribbean region. Understanding the dynamic nature of these boundaries is crucial for assessing earthquake risks
Transcribed Image Text:### Tectonic Plate Boundaries and Earthquake Sources in the Caribbean #### Map Overview The map illustrates the Caribbean region, highlighting tectonic plate boundaries, recent earthquake activity, and sources of shallow earthquakes: - **Tectonic Plates:** - **North American Plate** (north), **Caribbean Plate** (center), **South American Plate** (south), **Cocos Plate** (southwest). - **Symbols and Boundaries:** - **Green Dots:** Recent volcanic eruptions in the eastern Caribbean. - **Red Stars:** Recent earthquake epicenters (depths < 60 km, magnitude > 3.5, from January 1967 to April 1999, USGS data). - **Black Lines with White Triangles:** Convergent plate boundaries. - **Black Lines:** Transform plate boundaries. - **Gray Lines:** Divergent plate boundaries. #### Recent Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity - **Recent Earthquakes:** - Marked by red stars indicating epicenters. - Notable areas of activity are within the Caribbean Plate among the nearby islands. - **Sources for Shallow Earthquakes:** - Volcanic eruptions are indicated with green dots and include: - **Soufriere Hills, Montserrat** (1995-1998) - **Soufriere, Guadeloupe** (1976-1977) - **Mount Pelee, Martinique** (1902, 1929) - **Soufriere, St. Vincent** (1902, 1971-1979) - **Kick-'em Jenny, Grenada** (submarine volcano) #### Graphical Representations of Plate Boundaries - **Diagrams A, B, and C** depict various types of tectonic plate interactions: - **Diagram A:** Illustrates a convergent plate boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or subduction zones. - **Diagram B:** Shows a transform plate boundary, characterized by plates sliding past one another horizontally. The angle θ indicates the direction and movement of the fault. - **Diagram C:** Represents a divergent plate boundary where two plates are moving apart, typically found at mid-ocean ridges. These illustrations aid in understanding the geological processes that contribute to earthquake activity in the Caribbean region. Understanding the dynamic nature of these boundaries is crucial for assessing earthquake risks
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