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From the creation of crust by magma at divergent plate boundaries. It has been proposed that when the above crust is created, it creates in the form of an upward pointing wedge of basalt and this wedge forces the plates apart. For a more extensive discussion of this proposal see http://members.tripod.com/~charles_W/ridge.html
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∙ 11y agoThe plates move apart due to convection currents in the earths mantle, also if there are earthquakes this can also move the plates, this type of boundary is an constructive plate boundary, this can also be caused by volcano's
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∙ 11y agoTectonic plates separate from each other or collide with each other because they float on magma, and there are currents in the magma which push on the plates.
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Can two plates moving away from each other form a volcano?
Yes, but no with each other. They can meet other plates.
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.
What is it called when tectonic plates pass each other horizontlly?
Plates rubbing past each other is known as a transform boundary.
What will happen if two plates crashed into each other?
If two plates crashed into each other two possible things can happen: 1 The plates bump into each other and can cause an earthquake. 2 The plates crash, then they go upwards to form a mountain or a volcano. ~Doraexplorer
What is the difference between convergent and divergent and transform boundaries?
Divergent boundaries- Plates move apart from each other Convergent boundaries- Plates compress against each other Transform boundaries- Plates move past each other
Are the pacific plates and the antarctic plates moving towards each other or away from each other or past each other?
the plates are moving away from each other.
What are boundarys?
A convergent boundary is when two plates collide with each other forming landforms like trenches, or mountains (depends which type of plates converge.)
What are three ways plates can move in relation to one another?
Plates either move towards each other (convergent plates), away from each other (divergent plates) or slide next to each other (transform plates).
Can two plates moving away from each other form a volcano?
Yes, but no with each other. They can meet other plates.
What are three ways tectonic plates interact with each other?
When plates slide past each other, move toward each other, and move away from each other.
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.
Do plates slide past each other at convergent boundaries?
No. Plates come together at convergent boundaries. In other words they converge. Plates slide past each other at transform boundaries.
What is it called when tectonic plates pass each other horizontlly?
Plates rubbing past each other is known as a transform boundary.
What occurs when plates slide past each other?
When plates slide past each other, it is known as a transform boundary. This movement causes earthquakes along the fault line between the two plates. Friction between the plates can build up over time, eventually releasing in a sudden movement that shakes the Earth's surface.
What will happen if two plates crashed into each other?
If two plates crashed into each other two possible things can happen: 1 The plates bump into each other and can cause an earthquake. 2 The plates crash, then they go upwards to form a mountain or a volcano. ~Doraexplorer
What is the difference between convergent and divergent and transform boundaries?
Divergent boundaries- Plates move apart from each other Convergent boundaries- Plates compress against each other Transform boundaries- Plates move past each other
How do the plates move to form volcanoes?
The tectonic plates move divergent when they move away from each other, convergent when they are colliding with each other, and trasform when they slide past each other.
