The Pacific Plate is estimated to be around 200 million years old. It began forming after the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea during the late Triassic period. This massive tectonic plate covers a significant portion of the Pacific Ocean floor and is the largest tectonic plate on Earth. Over millions of years, the plate has continually shifted and changed due to the dynamics of plate tectonics, leading to the creation of various geological features such as mountains and oceanic trenches. Its age reflects a long history of geological activity and changes in the Earth’s crust.
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