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Transform Boundary

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. This movement can cause earthquakes.

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