How do transform plates move?
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The question is asking about the movement of transform plates, which are tectonic plates that slide past each other. It seeks to understand the mechanics and effects of this type of plate movement.
Answer
Transform plates move horizontally past each other.
Transform plates move horizontally past each other.
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Transform plates move horizontally past each other.
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Transform plate boundaries are common locations for earthquakes due to the stresses that build up as the plates slide past each other.
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Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
- Transform Plate Boundaries - Geology (U.S. National Park Service) - nps.gov
- Understanding plate motions [This Dynamic Earth, USGS] - pubs.usgs.gov
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