Gerald E. answered • 09/23/17
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Convergent - subduction along the Juan de Fuca plate boundary
Emily W.
asked • 09/24/16Plate boundaries
What type of plate boundary is nearest Seattle and Portland?
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Michael B. answered • 09/27/16
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An ocean-continent convergent boundary is found just to the East of Seattle and Portland. The remaining Juan de Fuca Plate is being subducted beneath the North American Plate.
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