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Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics

Question 8 • LVA-Earth and Space Science - FALL

Volcanoes can form at both convergent and divergent boundaries. Why do you think this is?

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Both types of boundaries allow magma to form and rise. At convergent boundaries, a subducting plate releases water that helps melt the mantle. At divergent boundaries, separating plates reduce pressure on the mantle, causing it to melt and produce magma.

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