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What is the source of the thermal energy that drives convection currents?

April 26, 2017convection currents drives energy source Thermal

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What is the source of the thermal energy that drives convection currents?

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The Earth’s crust is composed of continental plates that are in constant motion because of the convection currents in the Earth’s mantle and outer core. It is this movement that causes earthquakes and volcanoes.