When two tectonic plates pull apart, a process known as divergence occurs, leading to the formation of a rift or mid-ocean ridge. This separation can result in volcanic activity as magma rises to fill the gap, creating new crust. Additionally, earthquakes may occur along the fault lines due to the stress and friction generated as the plates move. Overall, this tectonic movement contributes to the recycling of the Earth's crust and the dynamic nature of geological processes.
I'm guessing you're talking about the tectonic plates? Divergence.
Hot spots begin at where 2 plates move apart
Some move away from each other and create massive trenches normally in the sea bed, for example the Mariana Trench - 10,998 m.
Rift Volcanoes.
At divergent boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust as magma rises from the mantle to fill the gap. This process creates mid-ocean ridges and can result in volcanic activity. Additionally, as the plates separate, earthquakes may occur due to the stresses involved in the movement.
rift valley Answer 2 Continents are formed when continental plates pull apart.
When two continental plates diverge, a rift valley forms due to the pulling apart of the Earth's crust. Magma rises to fill the gap created by the separating plates, eventually leading to the formation of new oceanic crust. Over time, this process can result in the formation of a new ocean basin.
rift valley Answer 2 Continents are formed when continental plates pull apart.
When magma pushes 2 plates apart. :)
I'm guessing you're talking about the tectonic plates? Divergence.
It forms when the 2 plates converge or come apart
a spreading boundary is when 2 plates spread apart from each other.
Hot spots begin at where 2 plates move apart
divergent boundaries happen when 2 plates move apart or divide
Sea floor spreading 2 oceanic plates coming apart
When two tectonic plates spread apart, it creates a divergent boundary where new crust is formed as magma rises and solidifies between the plates. This process leads to seafloor spreading and the formation of features like mid-ocean ridges.
Most earthquakes happen at the plates because the plates (continental plates) sometimes move. If it moves and slides against another one going the other way, the plates' connecting part will tremble and shake and fall apart. It starts like this: 1. The plates start to move. The land between, roads, and other things bend. 2. The plates suddenly break, and some of the roads get carried away, so everything falls apart.