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Earthquakes: Plates Convergent Motion: Comin' Together

This is the most common kind of motion at subduction zones. This motion happens where dense oceanic plates colide and slide beneath continental plates.
  • DIVERGENT

  • CONVERGENT
  • TRANFORMATIONAL
  • Hands You can simulate convergent plate motion by placing your hands together in front of you with your palms down. Now gently slide your bottom hand downward and your top hand upward, while keeping them in contact.