Area where an oceanic plate goes down into the mantle

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Braedon Dean

21 August, 22:06

Area where an oceanic plate goes down into the mantle

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Weiss · Answer 1

Subduction zone which is an Area where an oceanic plate goes down into the mantle

Alessandra Rocha · Answer 2

An area where an oceanic plates goes down into the mantle is commonly known as a subduction zone. This is where the less dense plate, usually the oceanic, is subducted under the more dense continental crust.