What happens at subduction zones?
A) Where plates converge, one plunges into the deeper mantle while the overriding plate experiences volcanic activity and buckling that uplifts tall mountain ranges.
B) Plates slide past one another without creating or destroying lithosphere.
C) Plate edges move away from one another.
D) Huge earthquakes occur constantly.

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At subduction zones, one plate moves under the other and plunges into the deeper mantle, while the other plate experiences volcanic activity and buckling that uplifts tall mountain ranges. Subduction zones are also known for producing some of the largest earthquakes on Earth.

What Happens at Subduction Zones