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Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plate Tectonics
DEF

A boundary separating two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other.

OBS

This type of plate boundary is said to be constructive as new lithosphere is created along a spreading center.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique des plaques
DEF

Limite entre deux plaques tectoniques s’éloignant l’une de l’autre.

OBS

Les limites de ce type sont dites constructives puisqu’il y a création de nouvelle lithosphère le long d’un centre d’étalement.

Spanish

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