When an oceanic and continental plate collide, why does the oceanic plate subduct? What ends up happening to the subducted oceanic rocks? What interesting geology occurs at this type of plate boundary and why?

Q: Based on the surface currents as shown, how would you expect the climate in London (~50oN) to compar...

A: Based on the above image of the surface currents, London located in Europe has a different climate t...

Q: Plate Tectonics What are the different types of plate boundaries?

A: Tectonic plates are those plates or slabs orf rocks that are found on the surface of the earth and c...

Q: How does the Earth’s magnetic field affect newly forming rocks at the mid-ocean ridge? Why does it l...

A:  Mid oceanic ridges: Oceanic ridges are accretionary plate boundaries where new lithosphere is forme...

Q: Explain the following points, using seismic evidence for your argument: a. Earth has a non-uniform d...

A: A. Earth has a non-uniform density In fact, the planet Earth doesn't even have a uniform density, it...