Divergent Boundary

geology

A rifting plate boundary is a divergent plate boundary where two lithospheric plates move apart, enabling mantle material to ascend, melt, and create new crust. This process, kn...

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geology

Divergent boundaries are tectonic plate margins where plates move apart, allowing mantle material to rise, decompress, and form new oceanic or continental crust. These zones are...

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