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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2014 · 4 MIN

What causes the Earth's plates to move?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

The tectonic plates below our feet move. But where does the energy for this come from? Apparently the reason is analogous to how your porridge gets heated up in the morning. We find out why! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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