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What places where tectonic plates separate is called?

Places where tectonic plates separate are known as divergent boundaries. At these boundary locations, magma rises from the mantle, forming new crust as the plates move apart.


What happens when plates separate from each other?

Ridges, called spreading centers, happen where two plates move away from each other. As the plates separate, molten mantle material (magma/melted rock) flows up to fill the void.


Where 2 tectonic plates divide or separate?

When two tectonic plates divide or separate, it creates a divergent boundary. This process typically occurs along mid-ocean ridges, where magma rises from the mantle to form new oceanic crust as the plates move apart. As the plates separate, it can lead to volcanic activity and the formation of new ocean floor. This boundary is characterized by earthquakes and the continuous creation of new geological features.


When 2 tectonic plates separate and move away from each other they form?

When two tectonic plates separate and move away from each other, they form a divergent boundary. This boundary is characterized by the creation of new crust as magma rises to fill the gap created by the moving plates.


The lithosphere is broken into separate sections called what?

The lithosphere is broken into about 100 separate sections called tectonic or crustal plates. They are divided by faults which are very much like cracks between plates. These plates float on top of the asthenosphere. A rift valley is a deep valley that forms where two plates move apart.