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Model Experiment of Plate Movements

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An attempt to model plate movements is presented in this article and the observed real movements are discussed in the light of the experimental results.

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  1. Seismology Division, Earth Physics Branch, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Ottawa, K1A OE4

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JACOBY, W. Model Experiment of Plate Movements. Nature Physical Science 242, 130–134 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci242130a0

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