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Strike-slips are common at transform boundaries because of Shear stress which pushes different parts of rock in different directions.

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Why are strik-slip faults common at transform boundaries?

They are common at transform boundaries because strike-slip faults move up and down like transform boundaries.


Why are strike faults common at transform boundaries?

Strike-slips are common at transform boundaries because of Shear stress which pushes different parts of rock in different directions.


Why are strikes-slip faults common at transform boundaries?

Strike-slips are common at transform boundaries because of Shear stress which pushes different parts of rock in different directions.


Why are strike slip faults common at transform boundary's?

Strike-slips are common at transform boundaries because of Shear stress which pushes different parts of rock in different directions.


What land features are found at transform fault boundaries?

Faults are found at transform boundaries like at the San andrais fault


What term describer slip strike faults?

Transform Boundaries


Where do most present day faults occur?

Most present-day faults occur along boundaries. The three types of geologic boundaries are transform boundaries, divergent boundaries and convergent boundaries.


What type of fault do Transform boundaries make?

The Strike Slip faults


Where do most transform faults occur?

Most present-day faults occur along boundaries. The three types of geologic boundaries are transform boundaries, divergent boundaries and convergent boundaries.


Transform boundaries that connect short segments of a mid ocean ridge are called?

Transform faults I believe.


Transform boundaries that connect short segments of a mid-ocean ridge are called?

Transform faults I believe.


What are the three types of fault lines?

There are three types of fault lines in the crust. There are divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries.