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On land, this forms a rift valley. When the surface is submerged, it is called seafloor spreading.

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What do plates move apart on?

Plates move apart on divergent plate boundaries.


What happens divergent boundaries?

divergent boundaries happen when 2 plates move apart or divide


What are the types of divergent boundaries?

The 3 general types are constructive, destructive, and conservative boundaries. Constructive (divergent) - plates move away from each other, typically creating a rift Destructive (convergent) - one plate will be subducted, or continental plates collide Conservative (transform) - plates grind past each other, stalling and slipping


What kind of boundaries move plates apart?

divergent


Insterting facts about divergent boundaries?

Divergent Boundaries - A boundary between two lithoperic plates that are moving apart .


What happens along divergent boundaries?

along divergent boundaries tectonic plates move apart & rifts are created


What types of plates move apart?

divergent plate boundaries do.


What are formed at divergent and converging boundaries?

At divergent boundaries, mid-ocean ridges are formed as tectonic plates pull apart. At converging boundaries, various geologic features are formed such as trenches, mountains, and volcanic arcs, depending on the type of plates involved (oceanic vs. continental).


What is boundaries between two plates that are moving apart?

divergent boundary


How are the movement of plates are divergent boundaries and at transform boundaries similar?

They are not similar, divergent boundaries are where the move apart. transform boundaries are where the two plates rub together and move in opposite directions with great force.


How are divergent plates different from convergent plates?

Divergent Boundaries happen when two plates (oceanic or contental) begin to diverge, or move apart. Convergent Boundaries occur when two plates (again, oceanic or contential) begin to converge or move apart


Where do we usually find divergent plate boundaries?

Divergent plate boundaries are typically found along mid-ocean ridges, where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust. These boundaries can also occur on land, such as the East African Rift, where continental plates are pulling apart. As the plates diverge, they can cause volcanic activity and earthquakes along these zones.