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16 June, 21:11

What causes the formation of mountains and volcanoes around subduction zones?

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  1. 16 June, 22:27
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    When a tectonic plate is subducted, it is pushed below another plate. Since the plate is going below, the other plate is pushed up and above it. This creates most/all mountain ranges (Rockies, Himalayas, etc).
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