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Why does a volcano form at the boundary of two plates moving apart?

A volcano will form at the boundary of two plates moving apart. This is because the two plates moving apart create a crack allowing molten lava to flow up from the mantle.


How do valcanos form?

two plates moving apart on a hot spot


What is boundaries between two plates that are moving apart?

divergent boundary


What is is the boundary when two plates that are moving apart?

It is called a divergent plate boundary.


What is the stress force that pulls on the crust where two plates are moving apart?

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True or false When two continental plates converge Rift Valley forms?

False. A rift valley forms when continental plates diverge or pull apart. When two continental plates collide the result is a mountain range.


Boundary between two plates that are moving apart?

Convergent: plates move into one another.Divergent: plates move apart.Transform: plates move sideways in relation to each other.


What happens when two continental plates?

If the plates are moving together from opposite directions, the colliding edges will uplift into mountain ranges. If the plates are moving apart, a rift valley will form. If the plates are moving together at oblique angles, a fault zone will occur.


What a divergent plate boundaries?

A divergent plate boundary is one where the two plates on either side of the boundary are moving apart; 'di-' meaning away. Convergent plates are moving together.


Insterting facts about divergent boundaries?

Divergent Boundaries - A boundary between two lithoperic plates that are moving apart .


Does two plates moving apart cause sea floor spreading?

Yes, two tectonic plates moving apart can cause sea floor spreading. As the plates separate, magma rises up to fill the gap, solidifying to form new oceanic crust. This process contributes to the expansion of the ocean basins.