Transform faults are conservative plate boundaries that separate
either divergent or convergent boundaries. They do not only offset
ridges, but also a ridge and a subduction zone, two subduction zones
of varying polarity. There are many examples of these varieties
around the world.
Eldridge Moores
On Jun 9, 2006, at 6:31 AM, Musson, Roger MW wrote:
> Having said that, I suddenly recall that it is normal practice to
> refer to the Dead Sea Transform.
>
> Roger Musson
>
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>> Subject: Re: Transform and transcurrent faults
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>> As for transform faults, I would normally only use this term
>> in the sense given below for spreading centres. Otherwise I
>> would normally use "strike-slip".
>>
>> Roger Musson
>>
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