volcanic arc
C2480
concept
A volcanic arc is a curved chain of volcanoes that forms above a subducting tectonic plate, typically parallel to an oceanic trench, where magma generated by subduction rises to the surface.
All labels observed (10)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| volcanic arc canonical | 32 |
| volcanic zone | 8 |
| subduction-zone volcano | 5 |
| volcanic mountain chain | 4 |
| volcanic arc segment | 3 |
| subduction-related volcano | 2 |
| island arc system component | 1 |
| segment of Andean Volcanic Belt | 1 |
| subduction-arc system | 1 |
| volcanic mountain range system | 1 |