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When the oceanic crust runs into the continental crust, what happens?

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The oceanic plate sinks below the continental plate.

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hi!

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When continental and oceanic plates collide, the thinner and more dense oceanic plate is overridden by the thicker and less dense continental plate. The oceanic plate is forced down into the mantle in a process known as "subduction." As the oceanic plate descends, it is forced into higher temperature environments.

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