Geography GCSE
Constructive margin
What Constructive margin means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Constructive margin
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A type of plate margin where plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and form shield volcanoes, while minor earthquakes occur as the crust fractures.
Topics that use Constructive margin
- Tectonic hazards (AQA GCSE)
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