When two tectonic plates collide or push against each other, the immense pressure causes the Earth's crust to crumple and fold, leading to the formation of mountains. This process is known as orogeny. In some cases, if one plate is forced under another in a subduction zone, it can also lead to volcanic activity, which can contribute to mountain formation as magma rises and cools.
How does plate movement create mountains?
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The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's crust, forming mountains.
The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's crust, forming mountains.
When two plates push against each other, the pressure makes the crust bend to form mountains.
When two plates push against each other, the pressure makes the crust bend to form mountains.
When plates slide against each other at faults, the pressure forms mountains.
When plates slide against each other at faults, the pressure forms mountains.
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