Earthquakes at Transform Plate Boundaries

Earthquakes at Transform Plate Boundaries

Transform plate boundaries occur when two tectonic plates slide past each other. Unlike convergent and divergent boundaries, transform boundaries do not create or destroy the crust. Instead, they produce intense friction and stress, which can cause frequ...

Tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally with little to no vertical movement at a transform plate boundary.

As the plates move, friction causes them to become stuck. Over time, stress builds up until it surpasses the frictional resistance. When this stress is suddenly released, the plates shift abruptly, generating an earthquake....