Convergent Boundary

Definition

A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or come together. This collision can result in various geological features such as mountains, volcanic activity, and earthquakes.

Related terms

Subduction Zone: A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate moves beneath another plate at a convergent boundary.

Fold Mountains: Fold mountains are large mountain ranges formed by the folding and uplift of rock layers during convergence between tectonic plates.

Island Arc: An island arc is a curved chain of volcanic islands that forms above a subduction zone, typically found in oceans near convergent boundaries.