What are convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries?

There are three kinds of plate tectonic boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries. This image shows the three main types of plate boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform. Image courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. read more

A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other. Along these boundaries, lava spews from long fissures and geysers spurt superheated water. Frequent earthquakes strike along the rift. Beneath the rift, magma—molten rock—rises from the mantle. read more

Video: Plate Boundaries: Convergent, Divergent, and Transform Boundaries In the theory of plate tectonics, the earth's crust is broken into plates that move around relative to each other. As a result of this movement, three types of plate boundaries are formed: divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries. read more

Convergent, divergent and transform boundaries represent areas where the Earth’s tectonic plates are interacting with each other. Convergent boundaries, of which there are three types, occur where plates are colliding. read more