The New Madrid Fault is associated with a transform boundary. This type of boundary occurs where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, leading to friction and the potential for earthquakes.
The New Madrid Fault is an ancient fault in the middle of the United States that extends through several states. It formed when the North American Plate tried to move in opposite directions. What type of plate boundary was this?
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transform boundary
transform boundary
convergent boundary
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
divergent boundary
subduction boundary
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