Conservative Characteristics Flashcards

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They are referred to as…

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Passive or slip margins

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How do they occur?

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when plates move in nearly parallel or parallel directions as they meet.

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3
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Two examples are..

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  1. San Andreas fault, California

2. Alpine fault, New Zealand

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