So, in recent years, some geologists have used plate tectonic theory to make what they call geopredictions.

因此，近年来，一些地质学家会利用板块构造理论来进行他们所谓的地质预测。

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The research work consequently experienced geosyncline theory period and plate tectonic theory period.

以后的研究经过了地槽理论阶段和板块理论阶段。

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Plume tectonic is a new global tectonic theory that was proposed based on whole mantle convection and hotspot volcanisms.

地幔柱构造是基于全地幔对流模式、主要依据热点火山活动提出的新的全球构造理论。

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The theory explains that as the sea floor spreads, the tectonic plates are pushed and pulled in different directions.

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According to tectonic theory, the surface of the Earth is made up of a patchwork of massive rigid plates, about 80km (50 miles) thick, which float in slow motion on top of the Earth's hot, pliable interior.

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