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"Global climate change needs global
action now. The alarm bells ought to be ringing in every capital of the world"
John Gummer, British Environment Secretary
How do Plate Tectonics Effect Climatic
Change?
The Earth's outer shell is primarily made up of giant
plates which move at a rate of about 3cm per year. They can effect the climate
by changing the land formation, altering ocean circulation and volcanic
activity. Plates can cause land levels to rise or fall and temperatures will
increase or fall accordingly. Plates can cut off or
open ocean currents and
again temperatures will change accordingly.
A Volcano can be effected by plate
movements. When it erupts it increased Carbon Dioxide and temperatures will
increase.
