Meaning of name Dinesh. Etymology : Means day lord from Sanskrit (dina) day and (isha) lord. Saint :
A: The three primary causes for tectonic plate movement are the convection of material in the mantle, gravity and the rotation of the planet. These forces cause each of the seven major plates and numerous other microplates to move independently of the others at a rate of a few centimeters per year.
Plate tectonic movement can cause the formation of volcanic islands. Mountains, such as Mt. Everest, are created when tectonic plates push against each other. Continental drift, a forerunner of plate tectonics, explained how the current continents once likely fit together.