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TectonicPlateMap.org is an open-access, interactive WebGIS platform designed for college-level Earth science, introductory geology, and secondary physical geography instruction.

Built on MapLibre GL JS, the application visualizes the complete PB2002 lithospheric model alongside live geophysical datasets.

Core Features & Educational Data:• 52 Lithospheric Plates (PB2002): Explore all 7 major, 13 minor, and 32 microplates with spherical equal-area measurements and No-Net-Rotation (NNR) velocity vectors.• Plate Boundary Types: Toggle and inspect convergent, divergent, and transform fault systems worldwide.• Live Seismic & Volcanic Activity: Overlay real-time USGS earthquake feeds and Holocene volcano data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program (GVP).• Bathymetric & Impact Structures: Examine deep-ocean subduction trenches, confirmed meteorite impact craters, historic Category 5 hurricane tracks, and the auroral oval.• Classroom & Lab Ready: Includes downloadable, high-resolution printable reference maps and an offline vector basemap mode.

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