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oceanic lithosphere
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1.97 |
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The largest examples are to be found on oceanic lithosphere marking the site of hot spots. |
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oceanic crust
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1.84 |
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As the oceanic crust dives into trenches, the continental crust collects above them. |
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oceanic trench
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0.46 |
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The second category is closely related to oceanic trenches and their associated island arcs or mountain belts. |
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oceanic island
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0.39 |
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Many oceanic islands are volcanic. |
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oceanic plate
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0.26 |
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Some of the sea-floor sediments, muds, and oozes sitting on top of the oceanic plate also get melted. |