Convergent Boundary
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.
Analogy
Think of a convergent boundary like two cars crashing head-on. The force of their collision creates intense shaking (earthquakes), crumpling of metal (mountain formation), and sometimes even an explosion (volcanic eruption).
Related terms
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.
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