Question

Which are minor plates on the earth?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Minor plates

• Somali Plate – Minor tectonic plate including the east coast of Africa and the adjoining seabed – 16,700,000 km2
• Nazca Plate – Oceanic tectonic plate in the eastern Pacific Ocean basin – 15,600,000 km2
• Amurian Plate – A minor tectonic plate in eastern Asia.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Most of the Earth is covered by seven major plates and another eight or so minor plates. The seven major plates include the African, Antarctic, Eurasian, North American, South American, India-Australian, and the Pacific plates. Some of the minor plates include the Arabian, Caribbean, Nazca, and Scotia plates.