Geologists say that Svalbard is situated on a tectonic plate that has drifted northward for a very long time, possibly from as far south as near the equator.
Geoloogid ütlevad, et Teravmäed asuvad laamal, mis on triivinud väga pika aja vältel põhja poole tõenäoliselt ekvaatori lähedalt.