The evolution of a single island in a hotspot chain as it forms and evolves over a period of about 40 million years is shown in this animation. [3:02]

A time-lapse animation of seafloor spreading and plate tectonic evolution of the planet since 200 million years ago. [0:22]

Animation demonstrates left-lateral fault strike-slip fault with little or no friction along fault contact. [9]

Animation demonstrates how seismic waves migrate away from an earthquake. [0:08]

See a quick animation of a reverse fault.

See how a right-lateral fault functions. [0:12]

Find out what happens if there is no friction between tectonic plates. [0:10]