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Typically continental plate convergence will result in an orogeny event, or a mountain building event. As the plates converge, the crust will deform, but there will be no plate subduction, and so continent to continent convergence is not related to volcanism. Large thrust faults are often associated with continental convergence zones as well.

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How are the mountains that are formed by subduction diffrent from mountains formed by continental crusts converging?

Subducting crust produces volcanoes and a narrow range of mountains (like the Andes). Continental convergence does not produce volcanoes and produces a wider range of mountains (Rockies or Himalayas).


What are the two ways plates converge?

There are two basic types of convergent boundary. The first is a subduction zone, which occurs at a collision between two plates carry oceanic crust or one carrying continental and once carrying oceanic crust. In such a collision, one oceanic plate will subduct under the other and sink into the mantle. Such a collision produces volcanoes on the overriding plate and will produce mountain ranges on a continent. The other type of convergent boundary occurs when two continent collide. These collisions produce high mountains but not volcanoes. No subduction occurs as continental crust is not dense enough to sink into the mantle.


What happens when two continental plates come together?

When two continental plates come together, they can form convergent boundaries where one plate is forced beneath the other in a process known as subduction. This can lead to the formation of mountain ranges, earthquakes, and volcanic activity as the plates interact and collide.


The collision of two tectonic plates produces a volcano what types of plates could be involved?

two seafloor plates and a seafloor plate and continental plate


What is the outcome of the collision between oceanic and continental crust?

Usually subduction of the denser thinner oceanic crust under the lighter thicker continental crust. This also produces a row of volcanoes in the continental crust producing lava high in water content and resulting in explosive eruptions.


What type of boundary produces shearing stress?

Transform Boundary


What type of boundary produces mountain?

convergent plate boundary


What is the kind of collision produces the greatest force of impact?

A head-on collision typically produces the greatest force of impact because the kinetic energy of both vehicles is concentrated in the direction of the collision, leading to a more significant transfer of energy. This type of collision is often the most severe and can result in severe damage and injury.


How is the virtual image produced by a converging lens different from the virtual image produced by a diverging lenses?

A converging lens produces a virtual image that is upright and enlarged, while a diverging lens produces a virtual image that is upright and reduced in size. Additionally, the converging lens forms the virtual image on the same side as the object, while the diverging lens forms it on the opposite side.


What kind of tectonic collision produces volcanoes?

oceanic-continential


What boundary produces strike slip faults?

Transform


What produces ocean ocean convergent boundary?

trench