Ocean-Ocean Convergent Plate Boundaries

Ocean-Ocean Convergent Plate Boundaries

The Earth's surface is made of large, moving sections called tectonic plates. Sometimes, two oceanic plates slowly push toward each other. When this happens, one plate slides under the other. This is called a subduction zone. As the plate moves downward, it melts and creates magma. T...

When two oceanic plates collide, the older, denser plate subducts beneath the younger, less dense plate.

This type of interaction occurs at an Oceanic-Oceanic convergent plate boundary, where subduction creates significant geological features.

As the older plate subducts, intense heat and pressure cause it to melt partially. This pr...