Geography

Question

In general, where do volcanoes form in subduction zones?

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on the overriding plate, away from the convergent boundary

on the subducting plate, at the convergent boundary

on the overriding plate, at the convergent boundary

on the subducting plate, away from the convergent boundary

Answer

On the subducting plate, at the convergent boundary.

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Volcanoes typically form in subduction zones on the subducting plate, at the convergent boundary where one plate is being forced beneath another...