Plate A and Plate B both consist of only oceanic lithosphere. Plate A is subducting under Plate B
Why isn't Plate B subducting under Plate A? Explain you answer
What will be an ideal response?
Plate B doesn't subduct under Plate A because it is less dense than Plate A. Density initiates subduction and Plate A is denser than Plate B, so this is why Plate A subducts.
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