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When 2 tectonic plates move towards one another the boundary between them is called?
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∙ 8y ago
Tectonic plates are the plates that move underground and cause volcanoes - I hope this answers your question. Z
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoA Subduction. It can cause mountain ranges to crash, that's how dangerous they can be.
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∙ 12y agoWhen the plates moving towards each other are on the weaker part of the mantel of the earths crust then it is common for a volcano to erupt.
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∙ 14y agoTwo plates moving toward each other form a convergent plate boundary.
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∙ 14y agoConvergent plate boundary.
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Distinguish between converging and diverging tectonic plates in a table form?
The Earth's crust is broken up into several lithospheric or tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving atop the Earth's mantle (semi-solid layer of molten rocks). Based upon their motion, tectonic plates are referred to as converging or diverging. Converging tectonic plates move towards each other and form convergent boundary. Diverging tectonic plates move away from each other and form divergent boundary.
Do tectonic plates move vertical horizontal or both?
Okay.So one plate goes under another. And in about 1,000 years or so, it forms another plate.I think that's how the plates move.
What type of plate boundaries exist today?
divergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move apart from each other. convergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move towards each other so that one plate can sink beneath the other. transform plate boundary- a boundary where one plate slips along side another plate.
What type of boundary is found at a mid ocean ridge and what type of boundary is found at a trench?
Divergent - where two plates are moving away from one another. (Mid-ocean Ridge)Convergent - where two plates are moving towards one another. (Ocean Trench) found at both O/O converge and O/C converge.
How are plate boundaries classified?
They are classified based on the vector of relative plate motion at the boundary. For example a boundary where the plates are moving away from each other is a divergent boundary, one where they are moving towards each other is a convergent boundary and one in which they are sliding past each other is a transform boundary.
Distinguish between converging and diverging tectonic plates in a table form?
The Earth's crust is broken up into several lithospheric or tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving atop the Earth's mantle (semi-solid layer of molten rocks). Based upon their motion, tectonic plates are referred to as converging or diverging. Converging tectonic plates move towards each other and form convergent boundary. Diverging tectonic plates move away from each other and form divergent boundary.
Where two tectonic plates meet?
two tectonic plates meet usually at mid ocean ridges (eg Iceland) and at destructive plate boundaries (eg Japan).
Do tectonic plates move vertical horizontal or both?
Okay.So one plate goes under another. And in about 1,000 years or so, it forms another plate.I think that's how the plates move.
What is subvergent boundary?
A subduction zone is a type of plate boundary where the denser of the two tectonic plates travelling towards each other will 'slide', or subduct, beneath the other.
What is the meaning of subducation zone?
A subduction zone is an area on Earth where two tectonic plates move towards one another and subduction occurs. Subduction is the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the Earth's crust, as the plates converge
A what fault generally occurs at a convergent boundary?
reverse
What type of plate boundary exists?
divergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move apart from each other. convergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move towards each other so that one plate can sink beneath the other. transform plate boundary- a boundary where one plate slips along side another plate.
What do we call the plate boundary where plates are moving towards each other?
Convergence Boundary.
What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move towards each other?
This is called a convergent boundary, because the two plates are converging, or coming together.
What type of plate boundaries exist today?
divergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move apart from each other. convergent plate boundary- a boundary where two plates move towards each other so that one plate can sink beneath the other. transform plate boundary- a boundary where one plate slips along side another plate.
What type of boundary plates produce volcanoes?
convergence plate boundary, where tectonic plates move towards each other and collide, leading to subduction zones which are highly constructive regions of volcanoes. Volcanoes also form at divergent plate boundaries. A good example being the numerous Icelandic volcanoes which have formed over he Mid Atlantic Ridge.
What type of boundary where one plate slides under another?
It is a convergent boundary, where two plates move towards/collide/converge into each other. The lighter plate will then float above the denser plate. The part of the denser plate which sank will subduct then melt and become a magma chamber.This boundary is also known as a destructive boundary.
