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What happens in nature when the two plates collide?
The collision buckles the edge of one or both plates, creating a mountain range or subducting one of the plates under the other, creating a deep seafloor trench. At convergent boundaries, continental crust is created and oceanic crust is destroyed as it subducts, melts, and becomes magma.
What landform is created when two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary?
When two continental plates converge, they smash together and create mountains. The amazing Himalayas Mountains are the result of this type of convergent plate boundary.
When plates collide what is formed?
Plates Collide When two plates carrying continents collide, the continental crust buckles and rocks pile up, creating towering mountain ranges. The Himalayas were born when the Indian subcontinent smashed into Asia 45 million years ago.
Can you describe what happens when plates A and B collide?
Answer: The volcanic arc is formed to “plate A” as it collides with “plate B”. The collision of these two plates results in the oceanic current which is generated. The earthquake is produced because of the volcanic arc creation between the plate A and the plate B.
What geological structure is formed on top of plate B?
Volcanoes are formed top of plate B.
What happens when an oceanic and oceanic plate collide?
Ocean-Ocean Collisions When two oceanic plates collide one oceanic plate is eventually subducted under the other. Where one plate slides under the other is referred to as the ‘subduction zone’. As the subducting plate descends into the mantle where it is being gradually heated a benioff zone is formed.
What landforms are created as a result of faulting?
Major landforms that result from faulting include: Block Mountains. Rift valleys. Tilted blocks.
When two continental plates collide a collision zone is formed?
The collision of two continental plates occurs when a sea becomes narrower until both plates collide. After collision the oceanic lithosphere breaks off and sinks into the mantle. The subduction zone eventually becomes inactive The two continents become welded together as they are compressed together over time.