How do we measure plate movement?
Scientists use Global Positioning System (GPS)satellites and a GPS receivers. There are 24 GPS satellites orbiting the Earth. The satellites read the location where the Plates move. Then, they send the information to the GPS receivers. This is how we measure the plate movements.
-Satellite is an tecnology that is in the outer space to collect informations.
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-Satellite is an tecnology that is in the outer space to collect informations.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/GPS_Satellite_NASA_art-iif.jpg/220px-GPS_Satellite_NASA_art-iif.jpg