Divergent plate boundary
Divergent plate boundaries form once two plates begin to pull apart from each other.
When continental plates pull apart at a divergent boundary on land, it can lead to the formation of rift valleys. Magma rises to the surface creating new crust, which can eventually separate the landmass into two distinct plates. Over time, this process can create new ocean basins if the divergence continues.
Convergent: plates move into one another.Divergent: plates move apart.Transform: plates move sideways in relation to each other.
When there is a divergent boundary, regardless if the plates are ocean-ocean or continental-continental, tensional stress pulls on the crust. Rocks have weaker tensional strength than compressive strength, so they are easier to pull apart.
When to plates pull apart on the ocean floor it's called "Tectonic Plate Drift or, "Contenetial Drift." This allows countries to move centimeters every year in any direction the plate travel. Sometimes the plates rub and can cause earthquakes ,volcanos or tsunamis.
Divergent plate boundaries form once two plates begin to pull apart from each other.
Diverging Plate Boundary
A pull-apart rift zone is associated with a transform plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally. This type of boundary can lead to the formation of a linear valley or depression as the plates move in opposite directions. An example of a pull-apart rift zone is the East African Rift.
divergent boundary
When two plates are pulling apart, it is known as divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary. This type of boundary results in the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface and solidifies.
A volcano will form at the boundary of two plates moving apart. This is because the two plates moving apart create a crack allowing molten lava to flow up from the mantle.
It is called a divergent plate boundary.
A divergant plate boundary.
A divergent boundary forms when two plates pull apart. As the plates move away from each other, magma rises to fill the gap, creating new crust. This process can result in the formation of mid-ocean ridges.
Tensional boundary is the meeting zone of two tectonic plates at a normal fault; the plates move apart
Tensional boundary is the meeting zone of two tectonic plates at a normal fault; the plates move apart
When continental plates pull apart at a divergent boundary on land, it can lead to the formation of rift valleys. Magma rises to the surface creating new crust, which can eventually separate the landmass into two distinct plates. Over time, this process can create new ocean basins if the divergence continues.