| The Alpline Fault in New Zealand and the San Andrea Fault in California represent two classical examples of transform plate boundaries.
Transform plate boundaries are characterized by significant seismicity and sharp topographic gradients.
The style of deformation can varies according to the angle between the displacement vector and the orientation of the plate margins. Since plate boundaries are not planar features the angle between the displacement vector and the orientation of the plate margins can vary along the plate boundary.
Transpression tectonic regime involves a component of shortening in a direction perpendicular to transform boundary.
Transtension tectonic regime involves a component of lengthening in a direction perpendicular to transform boundary.
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