Here's why:
* Denser Plate Subducts: Oceanic plates are denser than continental plates. When they collide, the denser oceanic plate is forced beneath the continental plate. This process is called subduction.
* Formation of Trenches: The point where the plates meet forms a deep trench in the ocean floor.
* Volcanoes and Earthquakes: As the oceanic plate descends, it melts, generating magma that rises to the surface, creating volcanoes. This process also causes earthquakes.
So, the zone of collision is not just a zone, but a complex geological feature called a subduction zone, responsible for a variety of geological phenomena.
