The Panama Fracture Zone is a significant geological feature that is part of the tectonic landscape of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is a transform fault situated between the Cocos Plate to the southwest and the North American Plate to the northeast. This fault zone is characterized by horizontal movement, where two tectonic plates slide past each other sideways as opposed to converging or diverging. The Panama Fracture Zone has implications for tectonics and seismic activity in the region.
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