Diverging plate behavior does not vary with density. When plates move apart, magma from the mantle moves upward and forms non-violent shield volcanoes. Shallow earthquakes are located at diverging boundaries. Transform (sliding sideways): Transform plate movement also does not vary with density. Transform boundaries are formed when plates slip past each other. They do not form volcanoes or mountains, but they do form shallow and moderately deep earthquakes. Labs/Activities
Diverging plate behavior does not vary with density. When plates move apart, magma from the mantle moves upward and forms non-violent shield volcanoes. Shallow earthquakes are located at diverging boundaries. Transform (sliding sideways): Transform plate movement also does not vary with density. Transform boundaries are formed when plates slip past each other. They do not form volcanoes or mountains, but they do form shallow and moderately deep earthquakes. Labs/Activities
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