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  • Subduction Zones & Continental Collisions: Do They Always Form?
    That statement is partially correct.

    Here's why:

    * When two continental plates converge, they do form a subduction zone. However, this is not always the case.

    * Continental-continental convergence is often characterized by intense mountain building. This is because both plates are relatively buoyant and resistant to being pulled down into the mantle.

    * Instead of one plate subducting under the other, they collide and crumple, causing mountains, faulting, and earthquakes.

    Examples of this type of collision:

    * The Himalayan Mountains formed from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

    * The Appalachian Mountains were formed from the collision of North America and Africa.

    In summary:

    While a subduction zone can form when two continental plates converge, it's not always the case. The most common outcome is a collision zone, where mountains are built.

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