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ERIC Number: EJ405992
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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A New Test of Plate Tectonics.
Shea, James Herbert
Journal of Geological Education, v37 n5 p306,358 Nov 1989
Discussed are two techniques that can be used to directly test the theory that the plates which make up the crust of the earth are still moving. Described are the use of satellite laser ranging and very long baseline interferometry. Samples of data and their analysis are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education, Instrumentation, Measurement Techniques, Plate Tectonics, Science Activities, Scientific Methodology, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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