= Vanuatu subduction zone
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The Vanuatu subduction zone refers to a tectonic boundary in the southwestern Pacific Ocean where the Indo-Australian Plate is subducting beneath the smaller Pacific Plate. This area is part of the larger Pacific Ring of Fire, which is known for its high levels of seismic and volcanic activity due to the movement of tectonic plates. In this specific zone, the movement of the plates has significant geological implications, including the formation of volcanic arcs, earthquake activity, and the creation of deep ocean trenches.
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