Normal Faults, (Rifting).
divergent boundary
According to experts, a normal fault occurs when the Earthâ??s crust begins to pull apart which is known as a divergent plate boundary.
A normal fault is typically found on a divergent boundary. This type of fault occurs as the Earth's crust is being pulled apart, causing one side to move downward relative to the other.
At a divergent boundary, faults known as normal faults occur. These faults form as tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the stretching and thinning of the Earth's crust. This results in the upper plate sliding down along the fault plane relative to the lower plate.
It is called a divergent plate boundary.
Convergent on the western perimeter, divergent on the Easter perimeter.
Divergent Boundaries
divergent boundarys
Divergent plate boundary.
Divergent boundaries.
A divergent boundary.
divergent plate boundary