Tectonic Plates
- Created by: Caitlyn Grayston
- Created on: 12-03-13 21:08
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Destructive Margin
The oceanic plate and continental plate move towards each other. When they meet the less dense oceanic plate is forced underneath. Friction builds up until it is released causing severe earthquakes. The oceanic plate melts and magma rises up causing a severe volcanic eruption. eg Nazca and South American plate
Constructive margin:
Two plates move away…
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