On the Internet
This map, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, shows the Earth’s physiographic features, the current movements of its major tectonic plates and the locations of its volcanoes, earthquakes and impact craters. The map can be downloaded from the Internet, or a hard copy version may be ordered from the USGS. Go to: https://pubs.usgs.gov/pdf/planet.html
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