In geology, subduction is the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge
Ex.) ring of fire surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
Ex.) ring of fire surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
Orogeny refers to forces and events leading to a large structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere due to the engagement of tectonic plates.
Ex.) North America , Africa , Asia ...
Ex.) North America , Africa , Asia ...
continental volcanic arc is a curving chain of active volcanoes formed above a subduction zone and adjacent to a convergent plate boundary.
Ex.) Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean
Ex.) Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean
A volcanic arc is a chain of volcanoes positioned in an arc shape as seen from above. Offshore volcanoes form islands, resulting in a volcanic island arc.
Ex.) Ryukyu Island
Ex.) Ryukyu Island