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The disposition of magma takes place at greater depth |
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Answer» Answer: As the plate sinks DEEPER, it can reach depths of 50 to 100 miles (80-160 kilometers) were it is so hot that the crust releases fluids trapped inside. The fluid melts some of the silica -rich MINERALS in the overlying MATERIAL producing DARK, silica-poor basaltic magma . |
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