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Transform fault/boundary. Its when two plates slide past each other.
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3 types of plat boundaries that occur?
The 3 types of plate boundaries that occur is the spreading boundary, fracture boundary, and the colliding boundary.
Which boundaries can produce earth quakes?
Earthquakes can occur at tectonic plate boundaries, such as convergent boundaries where plates collide, divergent boundaries where plates move apart, and transform boundaries where plates slide past each other. The stress from the movement of these plates can cause the crust to fracture and release energy in the form of an earthquake.
Fracture zone associated with transform boundaries are what?
Fracture zones associated with transform boundaries are linear features on the Earth's surface that result from the lateral movement of tectonic plates. These zones are characterized by a series of faults and fractures where two plates slide past each other horizontally. They often extend for long distances and can create significant geological activity, including earthquakes. The movement along these boundaries typically does not produce volcanic activity, unlike convergent or divergent boundaries.
What boundary is the cause of hot springs and fracture zones?
Hot springs and fracture zones are typically found at tectonic plate boundaries, where the Earth's crust is fractured and allows for hot water to rise to the surface. One common example is at divergent plate boundaries, where plates are moving apart and creating cracks in the crust for water to circulate and become heated.
What is a fracture boundary?
A fracture boundary is a geological term that refers to the boundary or interface between two rock masses that have been fractured or broken due to tectonic forces. These boundaries can be seen as zones of weakness in the Earth's crust where rocks have undergone deformation and displacement. Fracture boundaries are important in understanding the structural geology of an area and can influence the movement of fluids such as oil and water within the Earth's subsurface.
What land features are found at transform fault boundaries?
Transform fault boundaries are characterized by features such as fracture zones, offset of the seafloor, and horizontal sliding of tectonic plates. These boundaries do not usually have significant land features due to being primarily located on the ocean floor, but they can result in earthquakes due to the intense friction between plates.
What is a simple fracture and a compound fracture?
a fracture in which skin is intact at site of fracture is a closed fracture or simple fracture whereas compound fracture or an open fracture is a fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the site of the fracture.
Which is the name for a broken bone?
A broken bone is often called a "fracture" or "bone fracture". Some examples from the Wikipedia entry on bone fracture. * Complete Fracture- A fracture in which bone fragments separate completely. * Incomplete Fracture- A fracture in which the bone fragments are still partially joined. * Linear Fracture- A fracture that is parallel to the bone's long axis. * Transverse Fracture- A fracture that is at a right angle to the bone's long axis. * Oblique Fracture- A fracture that is diagonal to a bone's long axis. * Compression Fracture-A fracture that usually occurs in the vertebrae. * Spiral Fracture- A fracture where at least one part of the bone has been twisted. * Comminuted Fracture- A fracture causing many fragments. * Compacted Fracture- A fracture caused when bone fragments are driven into each other * Open Fracture- A fracture when the bone reaches the skin * Bug fracture- A fracture when the bone is in place, but the fracture has the appearance of a crushed insect.
What type of fracture has a bone portruding from the skin?
Open....It's called an OPEN FRACTURE.
What type of injury involves an open wound where the bone has torn through the skin?
Open Fracture formerly known as a compound fracture.
What is a open skull fracture?
When a fracture is associated with a laceration or cut in the area of the fracture, it is called an open fracture
What fracture breaks the skin?
A compound fracture, the worst kind.
