Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What type of tectonic plate boundary sometimes has a subduction zone?

April 26, 2017Boundary plate subduction tectonic type zone

0

Posted

What type of tectonic plate boundary sometimes has a subduction zone?

1 Answer

0

Posted

are “crashing into” each other at this collision boundary, and a subduction zone there is possible. One of the plates will “dive under” the other one. This creates uplift, “hot spots” or volcanic “risers” and instability along the boundary. The west coast of the United States is a good example. A link is provided below.