What happens when two plate tectonics push into each other?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The plates are always pushing into each other- it's when they suddenly shift that things happen.

It's sort of like when you have two very sticky objects, one on top of the other, and you push them together. They don't slide across each other, but rather build up tension before finally "snapping" to a less tense position. It's the same with tectonic plates (plates, or at least their edges, do sit one on top of the other).

The first thing they can do is cause earthquakes- this is the plates "snapping" inot positions that are less tense. These are very quick (relatively).

The second thing they can do is create mountains. Slowly, over time, some of the plates that are not one-on-top-of-the-other smash into each other until mountains rise from them. Again, imagine those same sticky cakes, only now just smash them together- the cakes are too weak to just bump apart, and are unable to go anywhere but up.

In summary: Earthquakes and mountains happen.

Answer 3

When two tectonic plates push into each other, one plate is pushed upwards, which results in the formation of mountain ranges, including volcanoes. The second plate is forced in the opposite direction, eventually sinking and melting into the core.

Answer 4

You'll either get subduction (where one goes underneath another plate, causing earthquake) or abduction (where plates will form mountains and you'll get earthquakes).

Answer 5

under land: Mountains, earthquakes, tsunamis, ....Look up the 'wilson cycle'

Answer 6

You get vibrations or an earthquake

Answer 7

Islands form