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Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Tectonic Plate Movements

3. The forces associated with Earth’s rotational velocity

4. Determination of the Circumferential Stress Forces

5. Centripetal forces (Radial outward) and plate movements

6. Plate Boundary Analysis

7. The Forces associated with Subduction

8. The Mechanics of the ‘Subduction’ Start Process Sequence

9. Momentum Considerations

10. Regional Metamorphism

Appendices

• A.1 Consideration of the rotational behaviour of the Sun and Planets

• A.2 Caltech and the Earthbyte Project

• A.3 Estimation of the magnitude of the circumferential forces driving tecto

• A.4 Estimation of radial or centripetal forces on the Earth’s crust

• A.5 Mathematical analysis for a rotating rigid body such as rim type flywhe

• A.6 NASA Science, Solar System Exploration. Updated Sept 2019

• A.7 Statistical calculations relating to the tensile forces

• A.8 Japanese Earthquake

References

Acknowledgements