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Where two tectonic plates diverge, new crust is formed through volcanic activity, typically creating mid-ocean ridges or rift valleys. As the plates separate, magma rises from the mantle to fill the gap, solidifying to create new oceanic or continental crust. This process not only contributes to the formation of underwater mountain ranges but also leads to volcanic activity along these divergent boundaries.
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What causes two continental plates to diverge?
An earth quake. This happens because the vibrations force the plates apart
What kind of fault occurs at the divergent plate boundaries?
A normal
Oceanic plates diverge?
When oceanic plates diverge an underwater earthquake is the result. Oceanic earthquakes often result in disastrous Tsunamis.
What surface feature is formed where two plates meet?
The surface feature formed when two plates meet is known as a fault. In some cases mountains can also be formed when two plates collide.
When two Continenal plates diverge what landforms are made?
When two Continental plates diverge, landforms like rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges are created. Rift valleys form on land where the plates are separating, while mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges that form in the ocean.
What occurs when two plates diverge?
A rift.
What landform is created when plates diverge (move apart)?
A mid-ocean ridge is formed when plates diverge or move apart. This is where new crust is created as magma rises to fill the gap created by the separating plates.
When 2 continental plates diverge what forms?
When two continental plates diverge, a rift valley is formed as the Earth's crust splits apart. Magma rises to the surface and creates new crust, eventually leading to the formation of a mid-ocean ridge.
When two continental plates diverge a transforms boundary forms?
no
Is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge located where two plates collide or are stationary?
None of the above. Where two plates diverge.
Does a rift valley form when two continental plates diverge?
yes it does
What causes two continental plates to diverge?
An earth quake. This happens because the vibrations force the plates apart
What kind of fault occurs at the divergent plate boundaries?
A normal
What is it called when plates diverge on land?
tectonic plates
When two plates diverge what happens?
The tectonic plates are moving apart from each other. The gap created by plates that are moving away from each other is filled in by new crust, created from the solidification of lava which is derived from the decompression melting of rising mantle rock.
When two continental plates diverge does a transform boundary form?
No, when two continental plates diverge, a divergent boundary forms, not a transform boundary. At a divergent boundary, the plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of rift valleys or mid-ocean ridges. Transform boundaries occur where two plates slide past each other horizontally.
When 2 continental plates diverge a forms.?
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.
