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Subduction Zone and Mountain Formation at Plate Boundaries.

Cross-section of a subduction zone showing an oceanic plate subducting beneath a continental plate, forming a trench, uplifting mountains, and depicting lithosphere, mantle, and asthenosphere layers.

This detailed illustration of a subduction zone showcases the complex processes of plate tectonics that lead to mountain formation, ocean trenches, and rugged coastlines. Ideal for use in geology textbooks or earth science lessons, this diagram explains the interaction between continental and oceanic crust as they collide at active plate boundaries.

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