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If an island is on a subducting plate and close to the area of subduction, it will gradually sink as it moves towards the trench.
If the island is on the plate under which the other plate is subducting, it will experience many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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What happens where tectonic plates move part?
An earthquake. But while this happens the magma fills the gap.
What happens if tectonic plates didn't mve?
pangea would still be here
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
What happens when tectonic plates collide and friction melts part of both plates and the melted rock rises?
LOLOLOLOLOLOL hehehe and lol
How deep trenches are formed?
Deep-ocean trenches are formed where seafloor tectonic plates subduct under continental plates.
What way do tectonic plates move to form islands?
By tectonic plates spreading across from which was first known as Pangaea is now spreading more and more out which forms more tectonic islands!
What happens when tech tonic plates collide with oceanic plates?
Tectonic plates are oceanic plates. But when tectonic plates collide and a convergent boundary earthquakes occur.
What happens when tectonic plates suddenly move?
An Earthquake happens.
How are folded lmestone islands formed?
they are formed when the tectonic plates are shifted
What happens when tectonic plates get subducted?
they will form a mountain
What are the 4 tectonic palates that cover japans island?
The Japanese Islands are a part of four tectonic plates. These plates are the North American plate, the Eurasia, the Pacific, and the Philippine sea plates.
Do both islands and continents move?
Yes they are both above the Tectonic plates therefore follow tectonic movements
What happens when two tectonic plates rub back and forth?
an earthquake happens
How has islands change over time?
islands change over time by many movements by the tectonic plates and activity
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
What made the Caribbean Islands?
The Caribbean Islands were made by Tectonic plates pushing each other and forcing the islands to appear above the water.
