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(i) Can lead to formation of new oceanic crust.
(ii) They can result to earthquakes.
(iii) It may lead to formation of volcanic islands.
(iv) It can lead to formation of Fold Mountains.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 29, 2017 at 12:12
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