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What is a subduction zone and how can you identify whether you live near one?
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∙ 12y ago
A subduction zone is the area where an oceanic plate is being pushed downward in a collision with a continental plate. There is usually an offshore trench and several inland volcanos whose eruptions are of the explosive type (due to trapped water in the lava). Another form of subduction zone produces island arcs containing volcanos instead of producing inland volcanos.
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What does not happen near a subduction zone?
anything can happen at a subduction zone
Where are lava domes located?
Near subduction zones
A composite volcano is most likely to form where?
Composite volcanoes most often form near subduction zones.
What type of volcano is most likely to be found near a subduction zone?
composite cone
What hot spot is mt vesuvius located near?
Vesuvius is not associated with a hot spot. It is associated with a subduction zone.
What does not happen near a subduction zone?
anything can happen at a subduction zone
When Most earthquakes happen?
near subduction zones
Where are lava domes located?
Near subduction zones
Where might you expect to find volcanoes?
Near subduction zones.
A composite volcano is most likely to form where?
Composite volcanoes most often form near subduction zones.
Is mount Rainier a hotspot?
No. Mount Rainier is near a subduction zone.
Subduction occurs when?
It can occur in a subduction zone.
Is mount mazama by any plate boundreis?
Yes. It is near a subduction sone.
Where are continental volcanic arcs found?
on the overriding plate near a subduction zone
Is there a hot spot or a subdution zone near mount st helens?
Mount St. Helens is near a subduction zone.
Why do earthquakes often happen near volcanic regions?
both are caused by subduction zones
What type of volcano is most likely to be found near a subduction zone?
composite cone
