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19 November, 09:02

How is a spreading plate boundary different from a sliding plate boundary?

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  1. 19 November, 09:37
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    Earth's outer layer, the crust, is divided into a set of large moving plates. The lines where they meet are called plate boundaries.
  2. 19 November, 12:00
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    Usually, a sliding plate boundary (conservative boundary) causes earthquakes, while spreading plate boundaries (constructive) usually cause shield volcanoes.
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