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Why does oceanic crust dive underneath continental crust?
This process is known as subduction and occurs at convergent plate boundaries because oceanic crust is denser than continental crust.
What is the term for continental convergence?
One theory states that upon convergence of continental plates one will dive below the other, or subduct. This process, however is physically impossible since oceanic crusts that are many miles thick cannot dive down below continental, granitic rock that is much more dense. If anything, the oceanic crust must move onto the top of the continental plates. A more reasonable theory that has emerged lately is that the earth grows and all tectonic plates are expanding and constantly moving away from each other.
How do the densities of oceanic crust and continental crust influence what happens when an oceanic plate coverages with a continental plate?
Oceanic crust is more dense than continental crust. All that water weight compresses the heck out of the material in the plate and also the oceanic crust contains larger percentages of denser elements such as magnesium and iron than the continental crust which also contributes to it's higher density. This sets the conditions for what happens. The more dense oceanic crust will "dive under" continental crust because it is more dense, and all because of the difference in densities.
How to get waves in your hair?
dive into the ocean
What are the ratings and certificates for Ocean Men Extreme Dive - 2001?
Ocean Men Extreme Dive - 2001 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
How do you get to the big dive spot in the ocean currents in Pokemon emerald?
get a water Pokemon yhe TM dive and well dive under the water
How long would it take to dive to the bottom of Atlantic ocean?
The deepest dive to the bottom of Atlantic ocean was 10,994 meters deep. It was done by Don Walsh in a submarine and the dive took 4 hours and 47 minutes.
What ocean did Jacques Cousteau dive?
It was the Mediterranean Sea!
Can a human scuba dive to the ocean floor?
yes
How is pressure used in the control of a submarine's ability to dive?
The process of a submarine to move from the surface of the ocean to a position underneath the surface is called a dive. This is accomplished by allowing water to fill the tanks of the submarine, the heavy water pressure now inside the vessel now will force it to sink below the surface, thus a "dive".
When is the best time to dive in the Pacific Ocean?
whenever whenever
How do you get a Kingdra on Pokemon Ranger?
go in the ocean and dive i think
