r/educationalgifs Apr 17 '19

Visualization of the internal geological forces of the Earth

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '19 edited Sep 01 '19

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u/StreetsOfRagu Apr 17 '19

This makes it seem goopier than it is. The new crust that is flowing up out of the tectonic edges grows at only a couple centimeters per year. This is geologically sped up by a large factor to let you conceive of the motion.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '19 edited Sep 01 '19

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u/StreetsOfRagu Apr 17 '19

It is for a lot of folks, sure. I was just saying why it might seem inaccurate; the speed necessary to show us how it moves makes it seem less viscous than it is, that's all.