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Why are volcanoes and seamounts considered tectonic mountains

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The lower density magma rises through the crust to the surface. Volcanoes are formed near or above subducting zones. This happens over time on a convergent boundary . “ tectonic mountains “ are created by action and movement of the plates . But to conclude all that , mountains and seamounts are considered tectonic mountains because they’re associated with deep tectonic activity
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