Specifically, the Alps were formed by the collision of the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate. This collision caused the Eurasian Plate to buckle and fold, creating the mountain range we know as the Alps.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

* Continental-continental collision: This is the type of convergent boundary that created the Alps. When two continental plates collide, neither plate is denser and able to subduct (slide) beneath the other. Instead, the immense pressure causes the land to buckle, fold, and uplift, creating mountains.

* Subduction: While not directly involved in the Alps formation, subduction is a common process at convergent boundaries. When an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate, the denser oceanic plate subducts beneath the continental plate. This can lead to volcanic activity and the formation of mountain ranges.

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