Earth's Tectonic Plates Simulation (related to Figure 6-5)

A new simulation of continental drift has been created, as reported in the Journal of Earth-Science Reviews, modelling the movements of entire tectonic plates rather than just continents.

The animation can be seen in this NYT article.

ONE PLANET.  THREE NIGHTS.  FIVE HOURS.NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL PRESENTS A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE FANTASTIC FORCES THAT SHAPE OUR PLANET IN EARTH: THE BIOGRAPHY From the Outer Atmosphere to the Depths of the Oceans, HD Event Provides a Visual Feast