One of the reasons transform plate boundaries are so dangerous is because

One of the reasons transform plate boundaries are so dangerous is because

they cause violent volcanic eruptions that cannot be predicted.

the plates that meet move in the same direction causing the land to break off.

as the plates try to slide past each other, they get stuck, they build up potential energy, and release that energy in the form of an earthquake.

the plates constantly move past each other causing massive earthquakes.

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This is correct: as the plates try to slide past each other, they get stuck, build up potential energy, and release that energy in the form of an earthquake. Transform plate boundaries are known for their frequent and sometimes destructive earthquakes.
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