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In plate tectonics, a divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary(also known as a constructive boundaryor an extensional boundary) is a linear feature that exists between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other.
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∙ 12y agoWhere two or more plate slip past each other.
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∙ 13y agoWhen two plates slip against one another, tremendous pressure and energy builds up which is released in the form of an earthquake.
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∙ 12y agoTwo tectonic plates slide past each other.
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How did the Japan earthquake 2011 start?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
How did the Japan earthquake start in 2011?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
Are there any earthquakes near mountain ranges?
Yes. Because the mountain ranges are formed from two plates pushing against each other and most earthquakes are formed because of the slipping of two tectonic plates.
What can be caused by slipping sliding and colliding of the tectonic plates?
Seismic Activity - Earthquakes or Tremors which in turn can cause can cause oceanic disturbances such as Tsunami's
What year did the current napier earthguake occor?
Feburary3, 1931
How did the Japan earthquake begin?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
How did Japan's earthquake start?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
How did the Japan earthquake 2011 start?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
How did the Japan earthquake start in 2011?
By the tectonic plates slipping.
What type of geologic actions do you think happen at the boundaries of tetonic plates?
Volcanoes, caused by slipping plates, and earthquakes, caused by rubbing plates.
What was the origin of Japan tsunami?
By the tectonic plates slipping which caused a displacement of water.
What is lateral plate slipping movement?
Sometimes tectonic plates neither move towards or away from each other, but side by side each other. This is known as lateral slipping and forms transform faults. The movement of the lateral slipping of tectonic plates is rigid and so the plates stick until the pressure and friction (stored energy) builds up to a level which forces the plates to slip. This slip releases the immense stored energy and forms energy waves, known as earthquakes.
How does anti-slip plates help patients?
Anti-slip plates give the patient traction to prevent their feet from slipping out from under them, causing them to fall. This not only gives them physical security, but also reduces the stress from fear of falling.
Where and when do tornadoes occor?
tornadoes can occur anytime and any where
In what year did this first moon walk occor?
1969
What is a traditional phrase?
'A Square Meal' The saying having a square meal comes from the English Royal Navy during the time of Nelson. In order to stop the plates/ dishes slipping around on the table when the ship was at sea, four pieces of wood were nailed to the benches in the shape of a square to stop the plates from slipping... hence 'having a square meal'.
Are there any earthquakes near mountain ranges?
Yes. Because the mountain ranges are formed from two plates pushing against each other and most earthquakes are formed because of the slipping of two tectonic plates.
