As the plates of a transform fault grind past one another their edges may grab and lock, forcing the rocks on both sides to flex and bend.

Name: As the plates of a transform fault grind past one another their edges may grab and lock, forcing the rocks on both sides to flex and bend.
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Transform faults involve horizontal movement where plates slide past each other, and this can cause stress accumulation when the edges lock, leading to bending and potential earthquakes.

As the Plates of a Transform Fault Grind Past One