Asked • 07/10/19

Volcanoes in the Alps and Himalayas and the subduction of Tethys Sea?

Geologist have theorized that the Tethys Sea subducted under Eurasian plates. But where are the volcanoes that would have resulted due to this? Where are the volcanoes in the Alps and the Himalayas?

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Kevin B. answered • 04/05/20

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