What sorts of geologic structures would an earth scientist expect to find forming in a convergent plate boundary? Draw a cross section to help explain your answer

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: You would expect structures that form under compression. Reverse (and thrust) faults would be forming at relatively shallow depths, where rocks are deforming in a brittle fashion. Folding of the rocks into anticlines and synclines would also be likely. I'd expect some variation on this diagram:

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