A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. This movement can cause earthquakes.
Imagine two cars driving side by side on a road, but in opposite directions. As they pass each other, there may be friction and shaking between the two cars, similar to how tectonic plates experience friction and earthquakes at a transform boundary.
Seafloor Spreading: Seafloor spreading is the process where new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates move apart.
Tectonic Plates: Tectonic plates are large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle and move due to convection currents in the underlying asthenosphere.
Convergent Boundary: A convergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates collide or come together. This can result in the formation of mountains or subduction zones.
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