North Bismarck Plate
Small tectonic plate in the Bismarck Sea north of New Guinea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North Bismarck Plate is a small tectonic plate located in the Bismarck Sea off the northeast coast of New Guinea. It is currently regarded as a relic or inactive plate by most.[3][2] At one time it was called the Manus Plate, but this term was later used for a modelled microplate at the south east boundary of the North Bismarck Plate.[1]:ā22ā
Quick Facts Type, Movement1 ...
North Bismarck Plate | |
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Type | Minor |
Movement1 | north-west |
Speed1 | nil independent of Pacific Plate which has 96 mm/year |
Features | Pacific Ocean |
1Relative to the African Plate |
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