Archive for May, 2010
A sag pond is a depression in the land between two tranform faults that are sliding past eachother. As the two land masses stretch and slide past one another the land between them forms a depression. This depression is called a sagpond because many times there is a small body of water that collects in these depressions.
You want some great kids science activities you can do with your kids take them on a feild trip to a sagpond near where you live. Do some research on local sagponds in your area, if there are none take them out to see some geologic sites and enjoy a picnic. Thanks Moorescience
A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates are slideing against eachother. An example of a transform boundary is the San Andreas Fault which divides the north american plate with the pacific plate. This is also whats called a strike slip fault.
This is where the two plates are sliding past eachother. The North American Plate is moving southeast about 1 inch per year while the pacific plate is moving about 3 inches a year. At the curren speed LA will be north of San Francisco in about 100 million years. If this stuff excites you and you want to learn more search the internet for books or kits on plate tectonics. Thanks Moorescience