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.
Theory of Plate Tectonics The theory that states that Earth's lithosphere is made up of huge plates that move over the surface of the Earth. One plate cannot move without affecting the others nearby. The plates can move apart, push together, or scrape past each other. Plate movements cause most major earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain ranges.