When two tectonic plates of equal density converge, they typically form mountain ranges through a process called continental collision. Since neither plate is significantly denser than the other, neither subducts; instead, they crumple and fold, leading to the uplift of land. This process is evident in mountain ranges like the Himalayas, which formed from the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The result is a complex topography characterized by high peaks and rugged terrain.
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