Rift Valley~
A rift valley is a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault
A rift valley is a linear-shaped lowland between several highlands or mountain ranges created by the action of a geologic rift or fault
Mid-Oceanic Ridge~
A mid-ocean ridge is a general term for an underwater mountain system that consists of various mountain ranges, typically having a valley known as a rift running along its spine, formed by plate tectonics
A mid-ocean ridge is a general term for an underwater mountain system that consists of various mountain ranges, typically having a valley known as a rift running along its spine, formed by plate tectonics
Subduction Zone~
Is the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge
Is the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge
Orogenesis~
Forces and events leading to a large structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere due to the engagement of tectonic plates.
Forces and events leading to a large structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere due to the engagement of tectonic plates.
Continental Volcanic Arc~
Is a chain of volcanoes positioned in an arc shape as seen from above. It is formed when the oceanic crust is forced beneath the continental crust on an adjacent plate, creating an arc-shaped mountain belt.
Is a chain of volcanoes positioned in an arc shape as seen from above. It is formed when the oceanic crust is forced beneath the continental crust on an adjacent plate, creating an arc-shaped mountain belt.
Volcanic Island Arc~
Is a chain of volcanoes positioned in an arc shape as seen from above. Offshore volcanoes form islands, resulting in a volcanic island arc.
Is a chain of volcanoes positioned in an arc shape as seen from above. Offshore volcanoes form islands, resulting in a volcanic island arc.