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Answered 2011-03-03 00:43:50
when 2 tectonic plates collide it all depends on what type they are. If they are both osianic then the less dence one goes over the more dence one. If they are both continental then the collide and form a mountain.
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What is it called when 2 tectonic plates collide?
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When 2 slabs of rock collide what happens?
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What happens and what forms when 2 continental plates collide?
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What Happens When 2 continental plates collide?
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What happens when 2 continental plates collide into each other?
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Why do earthquakes occur in the middle of tectonic plates?
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