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This is known as a divergent boundary. Divergent boundaries are constructive boundaries as opposed to convergent boundaries which are destructive. When plates move away from each other, magma is allowed to seep up and fill the crack. Thus, new rock is added onto the plate as they move away from each other. An example of the Earth taking care of itself.
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∙ 12y agoThere is an emergence of magma from within the crust, and new crust is formed in the opening created by the divergence.
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∙ 11y agoIt causes a tsunami which is also considered an underwater earthquake.
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∙ 11y agoIt forms an earthquake
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What happens when the plates move apart towards and slide past?
When two plates move apart it forms a hole but new crust is formed.
When plates move apart from each other in opposite directions what is it called?
Divergent plate movement.
What happens when two tectonic plates move apart?
Magma seeps up through the two plates from the mantle and form volcanos.
How are the movement of plates at divergent boundaries and transform boundaries similar?
They are not similar, divergent boundaries are where the move apart. transform boundaries are where the two plates rub together and move in opposite directions with great force.
Do transform plates move together or apart?
Transform plates are also known as "Spreading Plates." Therefore, they spread apart
What happens when two plates move apart from each other?
what happends when to plates move apart they make volcanos
What happens in a continental plate?
the plates move apart
What happens when the plates move apart towards and slide past?
When two plates move apart it forms a hole but new crust is formed.
As plates move what happens when pressure builds up and then rocks break?
The plates collide together and they break apart...
What happens to the space between plates as some plates move apart?
It forms a hole but new crust is formed.
What do plates move apart on?
Plates move apart on divergent plate boundaries.
What happens at spreading plate boundaries?
tectonic plates move apart allowing magma to move to the surface.
When plates move apart from each other in opposite directions what is it called?
Divergent plate movement.
Plates move apart because of?
the plates move apart because of plate boundaries !:)
What do plates move apart along on?
Plates move apart on divergent plate boundaries.
What happens to plates above rising convection currents?
the large amount of energy forces the two plates to move apart
What happens divergent boundaries?
divergent boundaries happen when 2 plates move apart or divide
