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Opérations algébriques sur les limites

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Divergent boundary

In plate tectonics, a divergent boundary or divergent plate boundary (also known as a constructive boundary or an extensional boundary) is a linear feature that exists between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other. Divergent boundaries within continents initially produce rifts, which eventually become rift valleys. Most active divergent plate boundaries occur between oceanic plates and exist as mid-oceanic ridges.

Convergence (géologie)

A convergent boundary (also known as a destructive boundary) is an area on Earth where two or more lithospheric plates collide. One plate eventually slides beneath the other, a process known as subduction. The subduction zone can be defined by a plane where many earthquakes occur, called the Wadati–Benioff zone. These collisions happen on scales of millions to tens of millions of years and can lead to volcanism, earthquakes, orogenesis, destruction of lithosphere, and deformation.

Tectonique des plaques

vignette|Carte des principales plaques tectoniques terrestres. La tectonique des plaques (du latin tardif tectonicus, dérivé du grec , « de construction ») est un modèle scientifique expliquant la dynamique globale de la lithosphère terrestre. Ce modèle théorique a été constitué à partir du concept de dérive des continents, qui fut développé par Alfred Wegener au début du . La théorie de la tectonique des plaques fut acceptée par la communauté géologique internationale à la fin des années 1960, à la suite de l'émission des concepts du « double tapis-roulant océanique ».