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A region’s geological activity is often determined by the different plate boundaries below that region. Divergent boundaries occur when plates are moving away from each other. These regions are known for the creation of new crust. Convergent boundaries occur when plates are moving towards each other. The denser plate sinks beneath the less dense plate, creating a subduction zone. These regions are known for mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Transform boundaries occur when plates slide alongside each other. These regions are known for earthquakes. Other interesting features include hot spots, where a magma plume leaks through the oceanic crust to form a chain of islands; and supervolcanoes, which occur when magma builds up below continental crust and violently erupts. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS1.C.2, MS-ESS2.A.2, MS-ESS2.B.1 Sections: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - The Sun wobbles ------------------ Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc