What are facts about divergent plate boundaries?

Answer 1

They are where mid-ocean ridges occur. Island arcs are common features of convergent boundaries where two ocean plates meet. The boundary where two plates slide past each other, is a transform boundary. The density of the plates, is important at subduction zones, where the denser plate sinks below the less-dense plate, which is also a feature of convergent plates. Tectonic plates are part of the lithosphere, which floats on the asthenosphere.

Answer 2

Divergent plate boundaries are where tectonic plates move away from each other, creating new crust as magma from the mantle rises and solidifies. This process leads to the formation of mid-ocean ridges, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Divergent boundaries are associated with earthquakes and volcanic activity.