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  • 02-04-2020
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the sliding of oceanic crust below a continent or island is called?

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  • 02-04-2020

Answer:

It is called the subduction zone.

Explanation:

At a subduction zone, the oceanic crust usually sinks into the mantle beneath lighter continental crust.

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