divergent boundary; constructive plate boundary
Geological term for a tectonic plate boundary where plates move apart, often creating new crust. Used in academic and educational contexts.
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a classic example of a divergent boundary.
At divergent boundaries, new oceanic crust is formed.
Convergent boundary where plates move toward each other, often causing subduction or mountain building.
Transform fault where plates slide past each other horizontally.
Compound of 発散 (divergence) + 型 (type) + 境界 (boundary), directly translating the English term 'divergent boundary'.