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the two tectonic plates move toward each other. This tectonic action is called a convergent plate boundary. The heavier plate slides under the lighter plate causing the magma or heated rock to move upward. That magma finds a crevice in the earth's crust and a volcano is formed. In this case Mt. Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabia in AD 79.
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What plate boundary is the boundary at which plates collide or come together?
The plate boundary at which plates collide or come together is called a convergent boundary. At convergent boundaries, one plate is typically forced beneath the other in a process known as subduction. This collision can lead to the formation of mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic activity.
What tectonic plate does Hawaii sit on?
Hawaii is situated broadly in the centre of the Pacific plate. It has volcanoes because it sits on a particularly thin part of that plate which allows for magma from below the plate to rise and come to the surface.
A type of plate boundary where two plate come together?
A convergent plate boundary is where two plates move towards each other. This can result in one plate being forced beneath the other in a process called subduction, or the plates can collide and create mountain ranges.
Where two or more plates meet or come together is called a?
Where two or more plates meet or come together is called a plate boundary. These plate boundaries can be either convergent (moving towards each other), divergent (moving apart), or transform (sliding past each other).
Why are convergent plate boundary's called convergent?
At convergent boundaries plates come together. In other words, they converge.
Is the African plate included in the Pacific ring of fire?
No. The Ring of fire consists of the volcanic activity around the Pacific Rim. The African Plate does not come anywhere near that.
Where is location of front license plate bracket on a 2006 volkswagon jetta?
Not all vehicles come from the factory withe the front plate bracket installed. If you don't easily see it, then you will have to buy one from the dealer.
Where did African clothing come from?
They come from african women of that culture.
What is the velocity and mass of the meteors?
They come in a wide variety of masses and speeds. it would be very dependent on which one and the current location of the meteor.
Does a wireless charging plate come with the Nokia Lumia 820?
No the nokia lumia does not come with a charging plate
Which tectonic plate does Tokyo come under?
The North American plate.
Does Honda crf150r have a stock skid plate?
no it does not come with a skid plate
Where did the African influence in Caribbean come from?
The African slaves
When did the South African anthem and flag come in use?
South Africa's new flag was adopted on April 27, 1994. The current Anthem was inaugurated in 1997
Where does African music come from?
African music is obivously from Africa.
Where do Mask come from?
African masks come from Africa.
What is the African Luhya term for the English word come?
The African Luhya term for the English word 'come' is Itsa.
