Bilingual glossary of geology
Divergent Plate Boundary Limite divergente
A boundary separating two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other. This type of plate boundary is said to be constructive as new lithosphere is created along a spreading center.
Themes:
Plate tectonics theory and rock cycle
Related words:
Convergent Plate Boundary
Transform Fault Plate Boundary
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Themes:
Plate tectonics theory and rock cycle
Related words:
Convergent Plate Boundary
Transform Fault Plate Boundary
Image: