Transform Boundaries in the Real World: Examples of Earth’s Shifting Plates

Introduction Earth’s surface, a mosaic of continents and oceans, is not static. Beneath our feet, powerful forces are at work, constantly reshaping the planet. This dynamic process is driven by plate tectonics, a theory that explains the movement of the Earth’s lithosphere, the rigid outer layer comprising the crust and upper mantle. These massive plates … Read more

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