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2007-01-29 05:22:45 · 3 answers · asked by jus meeee :) 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
When two tectonic plates come in contact and one slides under the other.
2007-01-29 06:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically oceanic plates will subdue under continental plated. Oceanic plates are usually comprised of Bassalt which is comprised of lots of iron which makes them very dense. On the other hand continental plates are usually made of granite which is silica based and is far less dense. So the denser bassalt slides underneath. A good example is the pacific plate being subducted under the south american plate.
2007-01-29 06:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Perry H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When two plates meet, the heavier plate will be forced down beneath the lighter mass, as the pacific plate is subsiding beneath the North American plate.
2007-01-29 06:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋