Question

I cannot understand the horizontal movement of lithospheric plates can anyone give the answer ina brief manner

Answer 1

According to the scientists, the plates are continuously moving. The movement can differ varying from type. Some plates move away from each other, while others move towards each other. But the movement is very slow - about 2 to 5 millimeters, each year.

Why do plates move:
Scientists believe that the plates move because of the flow of molten or semi-liquid rocks found in the upper part of the mantle.