What happens when two continental plates move towards each other

Asked by admin @ 30/10/2021 in Biology viewed by 270 People

What will happen where two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary?

One plate is subducted beneath the other.
The direction shifts and it becomes a transform boundary.
The plates push up, forming a mountain range.
A volcanic island arc is formed.

Answered by admin @ 30/10/2021

Answer:

the plates push up, forming a mountain range

Explanation:

When continental plates collide, mountains form. The least understood of all tectonic boundaries, continental plates have greater density, sometimes reaching lower than the mantel.

What happens when two oceanic plates collide into each other

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