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Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath convergent lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
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∙ 12y ago
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Rahul Ledner
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∙ 16y agoAs odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
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∙ 12y agoBecause oceanic lithosphere is more dense than continental lithosphere.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThat's because the oceanic lithosphere is more dense, and less bouyant than the continental lithosphere.
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∙ 6y agoThe oceanic lithosphere is denser than the continental lithosphere.
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Is oceanic lithosphere destroyed at a transform fault boundary?
No, it is destroyed at convergent boundaries.
At what kind of boundary does oceanic lithosphere plunge beneath and overriding continental plate?
Convergent oceanic-continental boundary
What are the three different setting of convergent boundaries?
The three types of convergent plate boundaries are Oceanic-Oceanic, Continental-Continental, Continental-Oceanic.
When oceanic lithosphere subducts beneath oceanic lithosphere?
An island arc forms.
Which event is the most common at oceanic-continental convergent boundaries?
Rift Valleys are the most common at oceanic-continental convergent boundaries.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sinks beneath continental lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath continental lithosphere at convergent boundary's?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Is oceanic lithosphere destroyed at a transform fault boundary?
No, it is destroyed at convergent boundaries.
At what kind of boundary does oceanic lithosphere plunge beneath and overriding continental plate?
Convergent oceanic-continental boundary
What does a convergant boundary form?
There are three types of convergent boundaries: Oceanic, continental, and continental-oceanic convergent boundaries. Continental-continental convergent boundaries form mountain ranges. Continental-oceanic boundaries result in subduction zones and the recycling of lithosphere. The continental side of the boundary may form a mountain range. Oceanic-oceanic form deep oceanic trenches and sometimes volcanoes.
What kinds of tectonic plates are there?
There are two kinds of plates- continental lithosphere and oceanic lithosphere. There are many types of plate boundaries, like convergent, divergent, transform, and more. Continental lithosphere is granite and oceanic is basalt.
What are the three types of convergent plate boundries?
The three types of convergent boundaries are when two plates meet and two oceanic plate meet, or where an oceanic and continental plate meet.the three types of convergent boundaries are continent boundaries , continent - ocean boundaries, and last but not least............. ocean boundaries
What are the three different setting of convergent boundaries?
The three types of convergent plate boundaries are Oceanic-Oceanic, Continental-Continental, Continental-Oceanic.
Oceanic lithosphere is destroyed at-?
Oceanic lithosphere is destroyed when it is subducted at a convergent plate boundary and forced into the mantle where it melts. You shouldn't use the internet to look up answers on a test. You should use your notes and textbook! DW Thanks for the answer but um, What about people in online school, where the only "textbook" you get is an agenda? yeah the awnser for Gradpoint is Convergent Boundary
When oceanic lithosphere subducts beneath oceanic lithosphere?
An island arc forms.
What are produced at oceanic-oceanic convergent boundaries?
trench
What type of boundaries are subduction zones associated with?
Convergent oceanic - continental and oceanic - oceanic boundaries.
