Volcano Formation Explained
The majority of the world's volcanoes are formed at subduction zones, where one tectonic plate dives beneath another. This process not only creates volcanoes but also triggers earthquakes and tsunamis, particularly along the Ring of Fire in the Pacific. As oceanic plates are pulled down, they carry water and lighter materials that lower the melting point of the surrounding mantle, leading to the rise of magma and volcanic activity.In this clip
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