Mid-Atlantic Ridge
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a famous example of a divergent plate boundary. It runs through the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, from the Arctic Ocean to the Southern Ocean. This ridge is the result of the separation of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
East African Rift System
The East African Rift System is another well-known example of a divergent plate boundary. It is a series of rift valleys that extend from the Afar Triangle in East Africa to Mozambique in the southeast. The East African Rift System is one of the most active rift systems in the world and is slowly splitting the African Plate into two separate plates.
Red Sea Rift
The Red Sea Rift is a divergent plate boundary located in the Middle East. It extends from the Gulf of Suez in Egypt to the Gulf of Aden in Yemen. The Red Sea Rift is the result of the separation of the Arabian and Nubian tectonic plates. As the plates move apart, magma rises to the surface and creates new oceanic crust, forming the Red Sea.
Gulf of California
The Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, is an example of a divergent plate boundary located between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate. The Baja California Peninsula is gradually splitting from mainland Mexico as the plates move apart. The Gulf of California is a young and rapidly changing oceanic basin.
Andaman Sea
The Andaman Sea is located between the Andaman Islands and the Malay Peninsula. It is an example of a divergent plate boundary where the Indian Plate is moving away from the Eurasian Plate. This movement has created a series of fault lines and grabens in the Andaman Sea region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also part of this tectonic activity.
