Features that are typical for the divergent plate boundaries are:
- ocean ridges;
Underwater mountain chains that are very long and are marking the border of the plates.
- formation of new crust;
Since the crust is very weakened and loose, the high temperature, pressure, and magma, are able to penetrate it and create new crust.
- intense volcanic activity;
The high amount of magma penetrating from the mantle layer is causing intense volcanic activity, thus the creating on new crust, and underwater mountain chains.