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A transform boundary.
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The blank is an example of a transform boundary?
Haiti is an example of a transform boundary, because the left side of Haiti (where Port Au Prince is located) is the boundary of a tectonic plate that is sliding past another tectonic plate going in the other direction (Transform boundary). Because of this, a lot of tension builds up between the two plates, until an earthquake occurs when they slide past each other. (Keep in mind that tectonic plates move very little, and it took Pangea 250 million years to become what we see the world as now).Think, today (this is recent news as of January 20, 2010) when you turn on the news you hear of the devastating effects of a 7.0 earthquake in Haiti. This was because of the tectonic plates going in opposite directions against each other, i.e. the transform boundary!The most famous example is the San Andreas Fault in California.Transform boundaries -- where crust is neither produced nor .... one of the most visible and spectacular consequences of plate tectonics. ... However, a few occur on land, for example the San Andreas fault zone in California.
How does the transform fault boundary occur?
when two plates are slide past one another an example is the san Andreas fault California which is the boundary between the north America and pacific plates
Why do earthquakes occur along the San Andreas Fault?
Earthquakes occur along the San Andreas Fault because of the tectonic plates. When the plates slip or shift, an earthquake happens.
Which of these events is caused by contact forces?
earthquakes along the San Andreas fault in California
What are the faults?
There are 3 main types of faults 1. Normal 2. Strike slip 3. Reverse(Thrust) In a normal fault the foot wall stays in place while the hanging wall moves DOWNWARDS In a strike slip the tectonic plate(s) slide past each other horizontally In a reverse fault, the hanging wall gets pushed UPWARDS over the foot wall (The pictures are in the reverse order)
Is San Francisco on a plate boundary?
Yes, San Francisco lies near the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. This tectonic boundary is known as the San Andreas Fault, which is a transform fault boundary.
Can a fault also be a plate boundary?
Yes, for example the San Andreas Fault is a plate boundary.
Which kind of boundary created the san Andreas fault?
The San Andreas Fault was created by a transform boundary, where two tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other. In the case of the San Andreas Fault, the Pacific Plate is moving northwest relative to the North American Plate.
What plate boundary type is the San Andreas fault?
A transform boundary.
What is the name of the fault near San Francisco?
The fault near San Francisco is called the San Andreas Fault. It is a tectonic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.
What is a real-world example of a transform plate boundary?
The San Andreas fault is a transform plate boundary.
Which type of plate boundary is associated with the San Andreas Fault?
The San Andreas Fault is associated with a transform plate boundary. It marks the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, where they are sliding past each other horizontally. This movement can cause earthquakes along the fault line.
What boundary is represented by the san Andreas fault?
Transform boundary / conservative boundary.
What plate boundary is san Francisco located on?
San Francisco is located on the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, known as the San Andreas Fault. This is a transform plate boundary, where the two plates are sliding past each other horizontally.
Is the San Andreas fault connected to the North American plate?
The San Andreas fault is not connected to the North American or Pacific Plates but is merely the boundary between the two where they make contact. As such, it is a fault as well as a plate boundary.
What is part of a transform plate boundary A The Marianas Trench B The Mid-Atlantic Ridge C The Andes Mountains D The San Andreas Fault?
The San Andreas Fault is part of a transform plate boundary.
Where does transform plate boundary occur?
Along the San Andreas Fault line.
