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How do earthquakes occur on convergent boundaries?

Earthquakes occur on convergent boundaries because as the plates bump together, the ground becomes unstable. This process of plate movement also causes the formation of mo… (MORE)

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In Geology

What forms at a convergent boundary?

A convergent boundary is a place where two plates collide, which can form earthquakes from the impact, and volcanoes. Mountains can also be formed by this process. The Himalay… (MORE)

Paul Jones

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Owner of Jones Mineral Cabinet, Geology and Paleontology Supervisor, interested in Earth and Planetary sciences

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Is a mountain a example of a convergent boundary?

A mountain is an example of a possible result of converging plate boundaries. An actual example of a converging plate boundary would be the Indian-Eurasian Plate Boundary whic… (MORE)

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How does density affect convergent boundaries?

Density plays a key role in convergent boundaries. When two plates collide at a convergent plate boundary, it is the denser plate that will subduct.

Bookea

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What is a convergent boundary?

a convergent boundary is when plates run in to each other that one of them slides up and crumples normally making a volcano or mountain

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What is the definition of convergent boundary?

okay, a convergent boundary is when 2 plate tectonics collide together and making volcanoes or mountains :D

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What does Convergent boundary cause?

It can cause earthquakes, volcanoes, oceanic trenches, mountains, tsunamis, and subduction.

Jake Weatherby

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How is transform boundary different from a convergent boundary?

At a convergent boundary two plates move toward each other. At a transform boundary plates slide past each other.

Calista E

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In Math and Arithmetic

What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4 20c + 5 = 5c … (MORE)

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Are earthquakes characteristics of convergent boundaries?

Yes, because since earthquake's are so strong and powerful. Thank you, from wikianswers.com, hope you use this website for any question you that HAVE to be answered. (We have … (MORE)