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When two plates of unequal density come together at a convergent boundary, what can result? Mid-Atlantic Ridge conduction zone subduction zone rift valley

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If they are of unequal density, one plate usually sinks beneath the other in a subduction zone. The western coast of South America and the Himalayan Mountains are convergent plate boundaries. Also called active margin collision zone See more at tectonic boundary.

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