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TYPES OF PLATE BOUNDARIES
1. Convergent Boundary
A convergent boundary is formed when two tectonic plates move toward each other and collide. In many cases, one plate is forced beneath the other in a process called subduction. This creates deep ocean trenches, volcanic activity, and mountain ranges. The immense pressure generated at convergent boundaries often causes powerful earthqua
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Learn about plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, transform, subduction zones, mid-ocean ridges, and fault lines that shape Earth's surface.
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