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OpenStudy (grabsab):

volcanoes mostly form where? not area its concerning tectonic plates

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Most volcanoes are formed in mid ocean ridges. These volcanic edifices are responsible for creating new oceanic crustal material. Mid ocean ridges are very long and laterally persistent, meaning that there are numerous volcanic vents developed over great distances. Next numerous are arc-related volcanoes formed adjacent to subduction zones. These are some of the most prominent volcanoes on earth, and most form the "ring of fire" bounding the Pacific Ocean. Volcanoes related to rift zones on land, and to mantle hot spots are less common, but still very prominent. The Hawaiian and Galapagos island chains are examples of the hotspot type. Mount Kilimanjaro is a well known volcano representative of the rift-related type.

OpenStudy (grabsab):

@corig thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank yahoo

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