Microplates (Geology)

05/14/25

“How can there be small tectonic plates in between large ones?”

It’s typical for Geology classes to teach that the world is made up of several large tectonic plates. However, between these larger tectonic plates are smaller Microplates. These microplates play a critical role in mountain formation and geological dynamics. Famous microplates include the Anatoian microplate and the Maoke plate.