When oceanic lithosphere collides with another oceanic plate,the ________ in the process of subduction.

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The older, colder and denser oceanic plate will subduct beneath the younger, warmer and less dense oceanic plate. This is because the older plate is more compact and has already undergone much of its cooling and contraction. Therefore, it will be heavier and more stable than the younger plate.

When Oceanic Lithosphere Collides with Another Oceanic Plate,the ________ in the Process