The 2006 U.S. Geological Survey map of tectonic plates show 21 of the major plates, as well as their movements and boundaries. Convergent (colliding) boundaries are shown as a black line with teeth, divergent (spreading) boundaries as solid red lines, and transform (sliding alongside) boundaries as solid black lines.

Aug 11, 2012 · With this interactive map you can see the actual land and submarine topography that form the various tectonic plates. The intent of this map is to enable you see the mid ocean ridges, ocean trenches, submarine volcanoes, and thermal vents that form the edges of the plates rather than rely on an abstract map.

Tectonic Plates and Boundaries Map. This map shows Tectonic Plates in light blue. Continents are shown in light brown. It also shows Plate Boundaries in yellow. To see the name of each plate or boundary type hover over the map, for more detail, zoom in. Scroll down if you want to read more about Tectonic Plates and Boundaries. Key.