Convergent boundary:The boundary between tectonic plates that are colliding.
chilen trench along the west coast of south america.
chilen trench along the west coast of south america.
In geology, subduction is the process that takes place at convergent
boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and
sinks into the mantle as the plates converge.
boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and
sinks into the mantle as the plates converge.
Orogenesis refers to forces and events leading to a large structural deformation of
the Earth's lithosphere due to the engagement of tectonic plates. Response to
such engagement results in the formation of long tracts of highly deformed rock
called orogens or orogenic belts.
the Earth's lithosphere due to the engagement of tectonic plates. Response to
such engagement results in the formation of long tracts of highly deformed rock
called orogens or orogenic belts.
oceanic arcs form when oceanic crust subducts beneath other oceanic crust on an
adjacent plate, creating a volcanic island arc. (Not all island arcs are
volcanic island arcs.) continental arcs form when oceanic crust subducts
beneath continental crust on an adjacent plate, creating an arc-shaped
mountain belt.
adjacent plate, creating a volcanic island arc. (Not all island arcs are
volcanic island arcs.) continental arcs form when oceanic crust subducts
beneath continental crust on an adjacent plate, creating an arc-shaped
mountain belt.
In geology, a high island is an island of volcanic origin. The term can be used
to distinguish such islands from low islands, whose origin is due to
sedimentation or uplifting of coral reefs.
to distinguish such islands from low islands, whose origin is due to
sedimentation or uplifting of coral reefs.