Transform boundaries neither create nor consume crust. Rather, two plates move against each other, building up tension, then releasing the tension in a sudden and often violent jerk. This sudden ...

Oceanic transform faults have historically been thought of as simple, predictable features. They represent the least well-studied of the three major plate boundaries, which include divergent ...

In a world that often glorifies busyness and people-pleasing, saying "No" can feel uncomfortable—even selfish. However, ...

Keep an eye on the map to see where in the world the activity takes place. ... Transform Boundary A transform boundary occurs where two plates slide against each other.

In an article published in Science Advances, a collaborative team led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) presents a never-before-seen image of an oceanic transform fault from ...