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What Role Do Seamounts Play in Accretion?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Seamounts are one type of material that can be added during accretion.
  • They are underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity.
  • At subduction zones, seamounts can be scraped off and added to the plate.
  • This contributes to the growth of continental crust.

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