One feature that is commonly formed at convergent plate boundaries is a subduction zone. In a subduction zone, one tectonic plate is forced under another plate, typically forming an oceanic plate subducting beneath a continental plate. This creates a long, linear trench where the two plates meet. The intense pressure and heat that result from the subduction process can also lead to the formation of volcanic arcs, such as the Andes in South America or the Cascades in North America. Additionally, when two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary, it can result in the formation of mountain ranges, like the Himalayas or the Alps.
