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What is a transform fault?
Quick Answer
A transform fault is a plate boundary where two plates slide horizontally past each other. It commonly produces earthquakes but usually not volcanism.
The Full Story
Transform faults accommodate sideways motion between tectonic plates or ridge segments. Because the plates grind past one another, stress builds up and is released in earthquakes. The San Andreas Fault in California is the most famous transform fault, linking the Pacific and North American plates. Many transform boundaries occur on the ocean floor, offsetting segments of mid-ocean ridges.
Key Facts
1.Plates slide past each other horizontally
2.The San Andreas Fault is a major example
3.They are strongly associated with earthquakes
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