This is known as a transform boundary or a strike-slip fault; the U.S. famous one being the San Andreas Fault.
transform boundaries
transform boundary
Transform Boundary.
convergent
convergent boundary
Convergent boundary.
A divergent boundary is an area where two neighboring tectonic plates move away from one another. It can also be called a divergent plate boundary, constructive boundary or extensional boundary.
This is called a convergent boundary, because the two plates are converging, or coming together.
A destructive plate boundary - a subduction zone.
Subduction is a process that occurs when two oceanic plates pull apart
Diverging Plate Boundary
divergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move apart from each other. convergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move towards each other so that one plate can sink beneath the other. transform plate boundary- a boundary where one plate slips along side another plate.
convergent boundary
Convergent boundary.
divergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move apart from each other. convergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move towards each other so that one plate can sink beneath the other. transform plate boundary- a boundary where one plate slips along side another plate.
Convergent BoundaryA destructive plate boundary with a subduction zone.
Convergent boundary, which in this case would lead to mountain building (as in the Himalayas)
Crust is destroyed at the convergent plate boundary. This is usually between the oceanic and continental plates. This is where subduction of the more dense crust occurs.
A divergent boundary is an area where two neighboring tectonic plates move away from one another. It can also be called a divergent plate boundary, constructive boundary or extensional boundary.
Convergent BoundaryA destructive plate boundary with a subduction zone.
Convergent BoundaryA destructive plate boundary with a subduction zone.