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27 April, 07:47

Ocean lithosphere is lighter than continental lithosphere

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  1. 27 April, 08:00
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    if this is is a True or False question I think it would be (False). Because the continental crust is lighter than the oceanic crust, and the continental crust cannot subduct.
  2. 27 April, 08:04
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    False.

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    Ocean lithosphere is about 60km thick and very dense, whereas continental lithosphere is about 120km and less dense. That is why when they collide, ocean plates subduct under continental ones.
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