Area where an oceanic plate goes down into the mantle

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Cristopher Delacruz

3 June, 17:03

Area where an oceanic plate goes down into the mantle

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Kasen · Answer 1

An area where an oceanic plates goes down into the mantle is commonly known as a subduction zone. This is where the less dense plate, usually the oceanic, is subducted under the more dense continental crust.

Rocco Grimes · Answer 2

Subduction zone which is an Area where an oceanic plate goes down into the mantle