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Convergent plates are two tectonic plates that are colliding as they move toward each other. There are several types of converging plate boundaries.
Oceanic to oceanic plate convergence:
Where an oceanic plate collides with another oceanic plate, the more dense plate subducts into the mantle. The subduction results in the partial melting of lithospheric rock above the area of the subduction, causing underwater volcanoes to form. If the volcanoes grow to reach the surface, volcanic arc islands are formed.
Oceanic to continental plate convergence:
Where an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate, the oceanic plate is subducted due to the fact that it is more dense, which can also cause volcanism and mountain building.
Continental to continental plate convergence:
Where two continental plates collide, neither subducts into the mantle, the crust is thickened, and mountain ranges are formed from the thickening and uplift.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhen tectonic plates come together..... If it is two continental plates, when they collide the plates will push up on each other and form mountains. When oceanic and continental plates collide, the oceanic plate will sink under the continental plate because it is colder and denser than the continental plate. When two oceanic plates collide, it will form under water mountain ranges. I hope this helped!
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∙ 11y agoWhen two plates touch each other, an earthquake can start.
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∙ 12y agoThey rub together and can either make a volcano, a trench, or an earthquake.
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∙ 14y agoPlate Boundaries
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What is folding of tectonic plates?
It's what happens when two tectonic plates come together and push against each other. Like what happens when you take two pieces of paper, push them together, and see them come up like mountains
What happens at a convergent boundry?
A2. A Convergent Boundary is where two Tectonic Plates come together.They are Destructive boundaries, for some of the plates are consumed. The Himalayas are an example where the plates converge, and build a mountain range between them. There still will be some subduction.The Andes of S America are where the pacific Plate is being subducted beneath the S American Plate.
What is the place where two plates come together called?
Tectonic plates are separated by "faults," places where the structure of the Earth is cracked. Most earthquakes occur along fault lines.
Where can you find ocean trenches?
Ocean trenches are the deepest parts of the ocean. They border continents or island arcs where tectonic plates come together.
What is the place where two plates come together known as?
Tectonic plates are separated by "faults," places where the structure of the Earth is cracked. Most earthquakes occur along fault lines.
What is folding of tectonic plates?
It's what happens when two tectonic plates come together and push against each other. Like what happens when you take two pieces of paper, push them together, and see them come up like mountains
What are the differences between plate tectonic and tectonic plates?
Converging plates come together. They converge together. Diverging plates come apart.
Where do plates come together?
The place where tectonic plates come together is named an Destructive Boundary
What three tectonic plates come together in the middle east?
The African, Arabian, and Eurasian plates.
What do plate tectonics have to do with earthquakes?
When tectonic plates come together or go under or over each other, forms a volcano. that what tectonic plates do form volcanoes!!! Thank you
What is the most common way mountains form?
Mountains form on shifting tectonic plates
What is the name of the place where the tectonic plates meet?
In and around the Ring of Fire, or more commenly known as the Pacifis Ocean.
The place where tectonic plates touch is known as the what?
It is called plate boundarys :P
Where in the Earth do Earthquakes come from?
the tectonic plates
Where are the tec tonic plates located?
Tectonic plates are found all over the world. Where the edges come together is where the trouble comes from. There are plates meeting in many places around the earth.
What happens at a convergent boundry?
A2. A Convergent Boundary is where two Tectonic Plates come together.They are Destructive boundaries, for some of the plates are consumed. The Himalayas are an example where the plates converge, and build a mountain range between them. There still will be some subduction.The Andes of S America are where the pacific Plate is being subducted beneath the S American Plate.
What is the place where two plates come together called?
Tectonic plates are separated by "faults," places where the structure of the Earth is cracked. Most earthquakes occur along fault lines.
