Transform Faults

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to shuffle sideways through a crowded concert, where everyone is packed tightly, and you need to move sideways without pushing forward or backward. This is similar to transform faults, where tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, much like you sliding sideways through the crowd. Just as you move through the crowd without advancing or retreating, transform faults involve horizontal movement of the plates along their boundary, avoiding vertical shifts, much like your side-stepping journey through the packed concert-goers.