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Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Brief history of Plate Tectonics

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 Subduction Cycle Sequence

9. Momentum Considerations

10. Regional Metamorphism

11. Cycles of Planet Regeneration

12. Conclusions

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 tectοnic movements

• 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 flywheels

• 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