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when the plates separate something needs to fill that void.

The thing that fills this void is magma/lava which in the end makes a volcano

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What is the study of lithospheric plates called?

The study of lithospheric plates is called plate tectonics. It focuses on the movement and interactions of the Earth's lithospheric plates, which form the outer shell of the Earth. Plate tectonics help explain processes like earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.


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Did plate tectonics on Mars form the volcanoes on Mars?

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Where do volcanoes mostly form?

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What is the relationship between volcanoes and Earth's moving plates?

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The type of tectonics where volcanoes occur are continental rift volcanism, hot spot, and continental volcanic arc. The other tectonics are subduction zones and rift valleys on a continental crust.


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How do tectonic plates form volcanoes?

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Do volcanoes form only on the edges of plates?

Yes