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When two plates collide directly (versus sliding along each other) they typically form a mountain range. For example, the Himalayan Mountains are are formed by the collision of the Eurasian Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate. As John McPhee says in "Annals of the Former World", the most amazing thing is that the summit of Mount Everest, the worlds tallest mountain, is marine limestone.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agowhen 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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∙ 13y agoWhen two plates collide a volcano, mountain, or earthquake can be formed. It depends on which direction the plates are sliding
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What is it called when 2 tectonic plates collide?
convergence
When 2 slabs of rock collide what happens?
An earthquake . . . the tectonic plates are slabs of rock and when thy shift, it creates an earthquake.
What is the relation between tectonic plates and mountains?
Mountains are formed by plae tectonics. It happens when 2 plates collide and 1 plate is pushed up. The resulting upwards force makes a mountain range. The Rockies, Andes, and the Himalayas are all examples of this.
Where do many earthquakes happen in a country?
it happens when the tectonic plates under the earth collide or push into each other to cause disruption so an earthquake would happen in a place were there is the edge of 2 tectonic plates underneath.
What happens when 2 land plates collide?
it makes a mountain
What is the definition of the word continental collision?
Continetal collision is when 2 different tectonic plates collide i believe.
What happens and what forms when 2 continental plates collide?
When two continental plates collide they buckle up and fold forming mountains.
What happens when 2 tectonic plates spread apart?
It creates a volcano
Why can you have earthquakes and volcanoes when you are not at the edge of a tectonic plate?
Because an earthquake happens when 2 tectonic plates hit each other.
What is it called when 2 tectonic collide?
convergence
Is Mt Eyjafjallajokull on 1 or 2 tectonic plates?
Mt Eyjafjallajökull (whew!) is on 2 different tectonic plates.
What happens when 2 continental plates collide into each other?
Landforms such as ocean trenches and mountain ranges are created.
