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the correct term is subduction zone. In geology, subduction is the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the Earth's mantle, as the plates converge. from wikipedia.com
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Is the partially melted zone of earths that carries the crust the lithosphere?
No it is really subduction
Why does the oceanic crust sink beneath the continental crust at the subduction zone?
density
What is the opening in the oceanic crust?
Subduction Zone.
Does subduction create or destroy oceanic crust?
In a subduction zone the crust is forced inot the mantle where it is eventually melted and destroyed
Why do earthquake waves travel in sharp curves within crust?
It is cause by the Mojo Discontinuity. It is a zone that differs in density.
What zone meets the earths crust?
the mantle also known as the athenosphere the crust is also known as the lithosphere
What happens to the earths crust at a subbduction zone?
In a subduction zone, an oceanic plate moves under another plate (whether continental or oceanic). Sometimes pressure builds up, and earthquakes occur.
Is the partially melted zone of earths that carries the crust the lithosphere?
No it is really subduction
What is the name given to a region where one plate of the earths crust is sliding under another?
A subduction zone is the name given to a region where one plate of the earth's crust is sliding under another plate. This is a term found in plate tectonics.
A zone of weakness or a break in earths crust is known as?
This is known as a fault. A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred. Movement along faults can result in earthquakes.
Why is japan a hot zone for earthquakes?
Because it is based near a brake in the earths crust where heat is spilled out. Also it is situated near the underwater Himalayas.
What happens at a collision zone?
At collision zones, tectonic plates converge and interact in different ways. This can result in the creation of mountain ranges, earthquakes, and the subduction of one plate beneath another. The intense pressure and friction at collision zones lead to the deformation and uplift of the Earth's crust.
What happens at a subduction convergent boundary?
The oceanic crust (the denser crust) is subducted under the lighter crust which basically means that it goes under the upper crust as they meet so they don't crash into each other like at a collision zone.
Why does the oceanic crust sink beneath the continental crust at the subduction zone?
density
Would you expect there to be more rainfall in earths polar zone or inits temperate zone?
temperate zone
What is the opening in the oceanic crust?
Subduction Zone.
What is the place where the oceanic crust is forced under the continental crust?
This is called a subduction zone.
