Which mechanism causes crustal thickening when two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary with a thrust fault?

💡 Explanation

When continental plates collide, the compressive forces overcome the rock's strength causing folding and thrust faulting as layers stack upon each other which results in crustal thickening. Therefore folding and faulting occur, rather than elastic rebound, isostatic adjustment, or trench formation which require different geological settings and plate interactions.

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