Subduction Zone- are the regions where tectonic plates converge and one plate slips/subsides beneath the other. It results in formation of trenches for Example:- Aleutian Trench. At these regions, magma finds its way to the surface resulting in volcanic eruptions.
Importance of studying Subduction zones them:
Climate change – Aerosols released during volcano can slow down climate change.
Aviation industry – Flight schedule gets disrupted as a result of volcanic ash n smoke.
Island formation – magma solidification results in island formation.
Seismic activity – 90% of earthquakes occur in the Pacific ring of fire which is a region of subduction
Population density – Around 10 crore people live, within 100 kilometer of subduction zone.
Disaster management – Recovery and response can be better arranged.
