So what is a divergent boundary? A divergent boundary is formed when two plates pull apart from each other. Visiting the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a perfect place to find this type of boundary. These divergent boundaries form new ocean crust and volcanoes and earthquakes.
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/plates3.html
http://mvsdperiod4.wikispaces.com/Oceanic+Oceanic+Divergent
No comments:
Post a Comment