Why might volcanic eruptions are common along a divergent boundary?

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SCooke
Feb 26, 2018

A divergent boundary creates weaknesses in the crust, allowing pressurized magma to break through.

Explanation:

The divergence essentially "thins" the crust - possibly even separating it at points. The weak spots and fissures are places that the magma can then push through from the interior, creating volcanic eruptions.

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