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Peer reviewedShea, James Herbert – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Discussed are two techniques that can be used to directly test the theory that the plates which make up the crust of the earth are still moving. Described are the use of satellite laser ranging and very long baseline interferometry. Samples of data and their analysis are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education
