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what occurs at convergent boundaries, where one layer of crust sinks into the asthenosphere when it collides with another layer of crust.
Subduction occurs at convergent boundaries, where one layer of crust sinks into the asthenosphere when it collides with another layer of crust.
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Subduction occurs at convergent boundaries, where one layer of crust sinks into the asthenosphere when it collides with another layer of crust.

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