Asked by Rafaiel Ghazaryan on Apr 23, 2024
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The main cause of melting along subduction zones is the:
A) rise and decompression melting of mantle lithosphere
B) rise and decompression melting of mantle asthenosphere
C) melting of the subducting plate
D) release of water from the subducting plate
Subduction Zones
Areas where one tectonic plate is being forced down into the mantle by another plate, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.
Decompression Melting
The process where rock melts due to a decrease in pressure as it rises closer to the Earth's surface, without an increase in temperature.
Melting Point
The temperature at which a solid substance turns into a liquid under standard atmospheric pressure.
- Comprehend the causes and effects of melting in subduction zones, including the role of water and temperature changes.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the causes and effects of melting in subduction zones, including the role of water and temperature changes.
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