Which process drives magma formation at subduction zones triggering explosive volcanism?

💡 Explanation

When an oceanic plate subducts, volatiles like water are dragged into the mantle; this flux melting process lowers the mantle rocks' melting temperature triggering magma formation enabling volcanic eruptions. Therefore, fluid-induced melting results, rather than decompression, friction, or radiogenic heating which doesn't involve volatiles.

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