Kermadec Plate
TheKermadec Plateis a long and narrowtectonic platelocated west of theKermadec Trenchin the south Pacific Ocean. Also included on this tectonic plate is a small portion of theNorth IslandofNew Zealandand theKermadec Islands.It is separated from theAustralian Plateby a longdivergent boundarywhich forms aback-arc basin.This area is highly prone toearthquakesandtsunamis.
The Pacific Plate east to west convergence rates with the Australian and Kermadec plates are among the fastest on Earth, being 8 cm (3.1 in) per year in the north and 4.5 cm (1.8 in) per year in the south.[1]
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