divergent boundary
(di-ver-gent-bound-a-ry)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. A tectonic boundary where two plates are moving away from each other, and new crust is forming from magma that rises to the Earth's surface between the two plates.
Example Sentence
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a classic example of a divergent boundary where new oceanic crust is formed.
More Example Sentences
At a divergent boundary, magma rises to create new seafloor as tectonic plates pull apart.
Synonyms
spreading center; rift zone; constructive boundary
Antonyms
convergent boundary; collision zone; destructive boundary
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