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Rift zones are a large area of the earth which plates of the earth's crust are moving away from each other, which then forms an extensive system of fractures and faults.
How do rift zones form when two tectonic plates pull away from each other.
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Why are rift zones a common spot for igneous rock to form?
The thinned crust in rift zones results in the formation of magma (molten rock) in the upper mantle, which then rises through the crust. As a result, rift zones often have active volcanoes, which form new igneous rocks.
Which can NOT form as the result of oceanic-oceanic convergence?
rift zones
Do composite volcanoes form at subduction?
Usually, yes. Occasionally, though they can form in rift zones or at continental hotspots.
What can form above subduction zones?
I think it would be shield volcanoes because it was it!
Where are the most explosive volcanoes subduction zones or rift zones?
Explosive volcanoes are most common at subduction zones.
Do stratovolcanoes form on rift zones?
They can, though they are more dominant at subduction zones.
Why are rift zones a common spot for igneous rock to form?
The thinned crust in rift zones results in the formation of magma (molten rock) in the upper mantle, which then rises through the crust. As a result, rift zones often have active volcanoes, which form new igneous rocks.
Which can NOT form as the result of oceanic-oceanic convergence?
rift zones
Where do Rift zones rift valleys linear oceans and oceanic ridges features form?
They form in areas of the Earth in which continental or oceanic plates are pulling apart.
Do composite volcanoes form at subduction?
Usually, yes. Occasionally, though they can form in rift zones or at continental hotspots.
How rift zones form?
they are formed by two tectonic plates pulling away from each other
What can form above subduction zones?
I think it would be shield volcanoes because it was it!
Why rift zones common places for igneous rock to form?
The thin crust of a rift zone causes melting in the upper mantle, resulting in volcanic activity.
Why are rift zones common places for igneousrock to form?
so magma can cool below earth surface to from igneous rocks.
Where are the most explosive volcanoes subduction zones or rift zones?
Explosive volcanoes are most common at subduction zones.
Are shield volcanoes hot spots?
Shield volcanoes are not hot spots but they are associated with them. However, such volcanoes can also form at rift zones.
What are rift zones made of earth made of?
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