Tectonic plates (relief)
Global maps of tectonic plates of the Earth, consisting of 56 individual plates named according to abbreviations given in Argus et al. (2011).
Plate boundaries are illustrated in this collection of accurate, accessible science graphics, designed to make understanding the edges of the Earth’s tectonic plates clear and engaging. These visuals show divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries, highlighting processes like seafloor spreading, subduction, mountain building, and earthquakes. Ideal for educators, students, and geoscience enthusiasts, this plate boundaries graphic collection turns complex tectonic concepts into visually rich, easy-to-grasp resources for teaching and learning about how Earth’s surface is constantly reshaped.
Tectonic plates
Global maps of tectonic plates of the Earth, consisting of 56 individual plates named according to abbreviations given in Argus et al. (2011).
Tectonic plates (simple)
Global maps of tectonic plates of the Earth, consisting of 56 individual plates named according to abbreviations given in Argus et al. (2011).
Transform plate boundary
Illustration of a transform plate boundary on the Earth accommodating the relative motion of the plates by side-by-side (i.e., strike-slip) motion.
Divergent plate boundary
Illustration of a divergent plate boundary on the Earth accommodating the relative motion of the plates by plate formation.
Convergent plate boundary
Illustration of a convergent plate boundary on the Earth accommodating the relative motion of the plates by plate subduction and characterised by an arcuate shape.
Plate boundaries & Euler pole
Illustration of how plates move across the Earth featuring the Euler pole and plate boundary end-members.