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  • Tectonic Plates of Earth: A Comprehensive List (15 Major & More)
    There are 15 major tectonic plates on Earth. They are:

    1. African Plate

    2. Antarctic Plate

    3. Arabian Plate

    4. Australian Plate

    5. Eurasian Plate

    6. Indian Plate

    7. North American Plate

    8. Pacific Plate

    9. South American Plate

    10. Caribbean Plate

    11. Cocos Plate

    12. Nazca Plate

    13. Philippine Sea Plate

    14. Scotia Plate

    15. Juan de Fuca Plate

    It's important to note that there are also many smaller tectonic plates, sometimes called microplates. The exact number of these can fluctuate as scientists continue to learn more about Earth's geology.

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