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along divergent boundaries tectonic plates move apart & rifts are created

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What happens divergent boundaries?

divergent boundaries happen when 2 plates move apart or divide


Do divergent boundaries have earthquakes?

Earthquakes can, and do, occur at divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries.


Can volcanoes form along divergent boundaries on land?

yes


What are the types of boundaries found along the edges of earths plates?

convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, transform boundaries and plate boundaries


What are the different types of boundaries found along the edges of plates?

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What are the different types of boundaries found along the edges of the earth plates?

convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, transform boundaries and plate boundaries


What are different types of boundaries found along the edges of earth's plates?

convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, transform boundaries and plate boundaries


Volcanoes usually occur along what plate boundaries?

transform and divergent


What are the 2 types of divergent boundaries and what happens in each?

continetal and oceanic


What are divert boundaries?

Divergent boundaries are tectonic plate boundaries where two plates move away from each other. This movement results in the upwelling of magma from the mantle, creating new crust. Divergent boundaries are typically found along mid-ocean ridges.


Most divergent plate boundaries are situated along the crests of?

oceanic ridges


What are ways mountains can form along plate boundaries?

Transform, Divergent, and Convergent