12.07.2013 Views

Plate Tectonics: The Grand Unifying Theory of Geology

Plate Tectonics: The Grand Unifying Theory of Geology

Plate Tectonics: The Grand Unifying Theory of Geology

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Type 1 - Divergent <strong>Plate</strong> Boundary<br />

• Divergent - Two plates<br />

that pull away or separate<br />

from each other.<br />

• Produce new crust<br />

• Examples: Mid Atlantic<br />

Ridge, East Pacific Rise<br />

• Effect <strong>of</strong> movement – Sea<br />

Floor Spreading<br />

:: Divergent Animation ::

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!