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What was the cause of the eruption of Mount Etna?
It's part of the volcanic arc above the Mediterranean floor plates subducting below the European continent.
Are subducting plate and oceanic plate the same?
No, subducting plate and oceanic plate are not the same. An oceanic plate is a type of tectonic plate that lies beneath the ocean, while a subducting plate refers to an oceanic plate that is descending beneath another tectonic plate at a convergent boundary. Subducting plates are a specific category of oceanic plates.
What is a subducting plates?
When one plate moves under the other plate
What is a subducting convergence boundary?
When plates are different densitys and collide to make volcanoes.
What plates caused mt kratatoa to form?
The Eurasian and Australian plates. Krakatau was formed by the Australian plate subducting under the Eurasian plate.
What two things happen as a subducting plate sinks back into earth?
As a subducting plate sinks back into the Earth, it can cause earthquakes due to the intense pressure and friction between the plates. Additionally, the sinking plate can melt and create magma, which can lead to volcanic eruptions and the formation of volcanic arcs.
Which plate is subducting beneath the south American plates to form the Andes mountain range?
north american
What plates caused popocatepetl to form?
The Cocos tectonic plate is subducting under the North American plate and this is what cause Mt. Popocatepetl to form.
How do the ages of the two subducting plates compare?
The ages of subducting plates can vary significantly, as they are typically parts of the oceanic lithosphere that form at mid-ocean ridges. Generally, older oceanic plates are denser and cooler, making them more likely to subduct beneath younger, less dense plates. For instance, the Pacific Plate is one of the oldest oceanic plates, while some of the surrounding plates, like the Nazca Plate, are younger. This age difference influences the dynamics and processes involved in subduction zones.
What happens to islands when tectonic plates subduct?
If an island is on a subducting plate and close to the area of subduction, it will gradually sink as it moves towards the trench. If the island is on the plate under which the other plate is subducting, it will experience many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Do deep sea trenches cause damage?
Deep sea trenches are caused by one tectonic plate subducting under another. It is not the trenches which cause damage, it is the earthquakes caused by the subducting of one plate moving against the other.
What two plates collided to form Mt.Etna?
The African plate is subducted under the Eurasian plate.
