Steps in arc continent mountain formation?

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2026-05-21 21:46

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  1. Subduction occurs when an oceanic plate is forced below a continental plate.

  2. The subducted plate melts, creating magma that rises and forms volcanic arcs.

  3. Continued subduction and uplift lead to the formation of large mountain ranges on the overriding continental plate.

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