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What is the effect of two plates sliding against each other in opposite directions?

earth quakes


If two geologic plates are sliding past each other they are at what boundary?

Transform boundary is when the plates are sliding past each other: ↑ ↓; Divergent is when plates are sliding away from each other: ← →; and convergent is when plates are sliding towards each other: → ←. Those are the three main plate boundaries.


Are earthquakes caused by plates sliding past each other?

lithospheric plates slide scrape against each other during an earthquake which is the cause of one.


What Are Plates Sliding Against Each Other Called?

I think you're referring to tectonic plates, there are 3 ways one is convergent boundary, divergent, and transform. Plates that slide against each other are called transform boundary's. And your welcome


What causes the damage of earthquakes?

earths plates scraping each other


What type of plate has plates sliding past each other?

The tectonic plates


How does earthquakes happen in japan?

Like anywhere else, the earthquakes in Japan were caused by tectonic plates sliding against each other.


Many strong earthquakes are caused by what?

Many strong earthquakes are caused by plates sliding apart.


What would happen if two large plates made of granite rubbed against one another sliding past each other?

7 plates on earth big one in ocean


What is the other name for sliding plate boundary?

Transform Boundaries is the plates where plates slide past each other.


What keeps the plates from sliding past each other?

Friction.


What volcanoes can cause?

=Sliding plates that slide past each other==Sliding plates that slide past each other=