Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or come together. This collision can result in various geological features such as mountains, volcanic activity, and earthquakes.
Subduction Zone: A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate moves beneath another plate at a convergent boundary.
Fold Mountains: Fold mountains are large mountain ranges formed by the folding and uplift of rock layers during convergence between tectonic plates.
Island Arc: An island arc is a curved chain of volcanic islands that forms above a subduction zone, typically found in oceans near convergent boundaries.