Transform faults have lots of associated volcanism because the strike slip motions keep a "lid" on the hot asthenosphere below,allowing it to melt.

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Transform faults do not have significant volcanism associated with them as they involve horizontal movement of tectonic plates rather than vertical movement. The melting of the asthenosphere below requires vertical movement and interaction between plates, such as in subduction zones or divergent plate boundaries.

Transform Faults Have Lots of Associated Volcanism Because the Strike