Prolonged convergence across Aleutian- type margins can result in the__________ .

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Prolonged convergence at Aleutian-type margins, where an oceanic plate subducts beneath another oceanic plate leading to the formation of volcanic island arcs, can result in the accumulation of volcanic materials and sediments over time. This process can lead to the development of thick, continental-type crust as these materials are compacted and undergo metamorphism.

Prolonged Convergence Across Aleutian- Type Margins Can Result in The__________