Types of tectonic plate boundaries

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Assignment:

Name and describe the three major and two minor types of tectonic plate boundaries. Your explanation should include sufficient detail for each one (i.e. direction of plate motion, primary stress orientation, sub-types, ancient or modern examples, & a discussion of earthquake and volcanic susceptibility).

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