Convergent Margin Tectonic and Magmatic Setting
Item
- Title
- Convergent Margin Tectonic and Magmatic Setting
- Description
- Convergent margins occur when two plates come together, oftentimes with one plate subducting under the other. In the case of the Cascades, the Juan de Fuca plate is subducting under the North American Plate. The magma is generally sourced from the upper mantle.
- Subject
- Magmatic and tectonic setting of the Cascades
- Creator
- Devon Leach
