That's a hotly debated question among scientists. We do know that trenches form where oceanic lithosphere subducts under continental lithosphere. as to what drives the plates together, it is probably continents being moved by the currents of the partially liquified asthenosphere below it. Many scientists think that it is the weight of the oceanic lithosphere being pulled by gravity and pushed from the higher mid-ocean ridges. To me that seems a bit like a chihuahua pulling a house.
Trenches are caused by plate movement.
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The theory of plate tectonics suggests that deep sea trenches are formed at subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another. This process occurs as a result of the movement of tectonic plates, leading to the creation of deep sea trenches through the process of plate convergence.
The movement of plate tectonics can result in earthquakes, tsunamis, mountain building, volcanic activity, and oceanic trenches.
The theory of plate tectonics suggests that deep-sea trenches are formed at subduction zones where one tectonic plate slides beneath another. This process occurs due to the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, leading to the formation of these deep topographic features.
What are geologic processes/vents that will occur because of this plate movement?
Two geological features that can occur at plate boundaries are mountain ranges, formed from the collision of two plates, and deep ocean trenches, formed at subduction zones where one plate is forced beneath another.
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At spreading centers.
weathering and erosion
Ocean trenches and volcanoes both occur where continental plates collide, or meet. An Ocean trench is also noted for the presence of a volcanic arc. This is right no joke:)
Ocean trenches occur where plates are moving towards each other and one plate is being pushed beneath the other in a process called subduction. Trenches are formed at convergent plate boundaries where oceanic crust is being forced downward into the mantle.