transform boundaries

Transform boundaries are locations where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. This lateral movement causes friction and stress, often resulting in earthquakes. Unlike boundaries where plates diverge or converge, transform boundaries do not create or destroy landmass but instead shift neighboring plates along a fault line. A well-known example is the San Andreas Fault in California. These boundaries are essential in understanding Earth's dynamic crust, illustrating how different parts of the planet's surface move relative to one another over time.