Which outcome occurs when oceanic crust subducts rapidly?

💡 Explanation

Increased arc volcanism results because volatile release from the subducting plate lowers the mantle's melting point, driving magma production. Therefore, more volcanism occurs, rather than rifting/sedimentation or isostatic rebound, which relate to extension or unloading.

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