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Landformation Plate Boundaries123321
Landformation Plate Boundaries123321
Type of Plates:
Oceanic Plate (OP) vs Continental (CP) or Oceanic Plate
How is it formed?
Type of Plates:
Oceanic Plate (OP) vs. Continental Plate (CP)
How is it formed?
The MORE DENSE oceanic plate (OP) subducts under
the less dense continental plate (CP) and is driven
down in to the HOT asthenosphere/mantle. Subducted
plate MELTS due to extreme heat and friction. Melted
plate rises up through the crust, where it reaches the
surface and cools. Happens repeatedly to create large
volcanoes.
Type of Plates:
Oceanic Plate (OP) vs. Oceanic Plate (OP)
How is it formed?
Type of Plates:
Continental Plate (CP) vs. Continental Plate (CP)
How is it formed?
How is it formed?
How is it formed?