Plate Tectonics

From volcanic eruptions to massive earthquakes to tidal waves, Earth's tectonic plates can be responsible for catastrophic natural disasters. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rising and falling of intense heat deep inside the earth creates convection currents. Tectonic plates can be pulled apart, pushed together or forced to slide past each other by convection currents. The movement of plates causes earthquakes, volcanoes and tidal waves. The movement of tectonic plates can be constructive, destructive or conservative. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.