Science & spaceAhaboo KidsWhat causes tectonic plates to move? | A Sketchbook Explainer

What causes tectonic plates to move? | A Sketchbook Explainer

Long-form5:08EducationPublished Oct 23, 2026, 11:55 AM · 17h ago
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Description

What causes tectonic plates to move? Heat from Earth's interior drives mantle convection, and gravity pulls sinking slabs down. Drag a slab and see it for yourself. Chapters 0:00 Start 0:45 A cracked shell 1:35 The heat engine 2:22 Pulled by gravity 3:32 Where plates meet 4:20 Run the clock Narrated for ages 7–12. Facts checked against trusted sources. ahaboo makes hand-drawn, narrated explainers of how things work, for curious minds.
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