Transform faults are a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally. They are characterized by intense seismic activity and can result in earthquakes.
Imagine two cars driving side by side on a road, but instead of moving in the same direction, they are moving in opposite directions. As they pass each other, there is friction and tension between them, causing sparks and sometimes collisions.
Strike-slip fault: A strike-slip fault is a specific type of transform fault where the movement between plates occurs mainly in a horizontal direction.
Plate Tectonics: Plate tectonics refers to the theory that Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large plates that move and interact with each other.
Seismic Activity: Seismic activity refers to the occurrence of earthquakes or any vibrations caused by the movement of Earth's crust.
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