Convergent Boundary
Convergent Boundaries are when two plates crash into each other, the result is different depending on what type of plates are involved.
Oceanic to Oceanic: When a Oceanic plate crashes into another Oceanic plate it results in a new crust being formed.
Continental to Continental: When a Continental plate crashes into another Continental plate it creates a mountain range.
Oceanic to Continental: When Oceanic plate crashes into a Continental plate it creates a volcano. This type of convergent boundary also creates something called a subduction zone, this is when the oceanic plate goes under the continental plate.
Fact: The younger, less dense plate of the two always goes on top.
Oceanic to Oceanic: When a Oceanic plate crashes into another Oceanic plate it results in a new crust being formed.
Continental to Continental: When a Continental plate crashes into another Continental plate it creates a mountain range.
Oceanic to Continental: When Oceanic plate crashes into a Continental plate it creates a volcano. This type of convergent boundary also creates something called a subduction zone, this is when the oceanic plate goes under the continental plate.
Fact: The younger, less dense plate of the two always goes on top.