How does the thickness of the tectonics plate under the Basin and Range Province compare to other parts of the world?
The tectonic plate in the Basin and Range Province is about 60 km (37 mi) thick. Tectonic plates under continents are typically 200 km (124 mi) thick, and under oceans are 100 km (62 mi) thick.
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