Question

Hello:) I really need help with transform plate boundaries. I’ve read the examples in my textbook but it’s still confusing for me. Anyone able to help ? Thanks ☺️

Answer 1

In Plate Tectonic Theory, the lithosphere is broken into tectonic plates, which undergo some large scale motions. The boundary regions between plates are aptly called plate boundaries. Based upon their motions with respect to one another, these plate boundaries are of three kinds: divergent, convergent, and transform.

Answer 2

Transform plate boundaries are places where plates slide sideways past each other. At these boundaries lithosphere is neither created or destroyed. Many transform boundaries are found on the sea floor, where they connects bits and pieces of diverging mid-ocean ridges. For example, California’s SAN Andreas fault is a transform boundary. Another example is the Alpine Fault of New Zealand. Transform Boundaries can also cause earthquakes, split river beds and linear valleys. They can even cause tsunamis which is sometimes caused by movement of the ocean due to earthquakes.