What is a transform boundary characterized by?

A transform boundary is characterized by tectonic plates sliding past each other horizontally. This type of boundary occurs where two plates are moving in opposite directions along a single fault line. The friction between the plates can lead to earthquakes, as the stress builds up until the rocks slip to release the energy. Unlike divergent boundaries, where plates move apart, or convergent boundaries, where plates collide, transform boundaries are defined by the lateral movement of the plates. This horizontal movement does not create new crust or destroy existing crust, which distinguishes it from the processes occurring at the other types of boundaries.