Certainly!
1. The observation that no new volcanoes have formed at the boundary between two tectonic plates over a decade does support the theory of plate tectonics.
2. Plate tectonics theory explains that tectonic plates move and interact with each other, leading to various geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
3. In this case, the absence of new volcanoes can be attributed to the specific type of plate boundary being observed.
4. For example, if the scientist was observing a divergent plate boundary where two plates are moving away from each other, it is less likely to see new volcanoes forming compared to a convergent boundary where plates collide and subduction occurs, creating volcanic activity.
5. Therefore, the lack of new volcanoes forming at the observed boundary aligns with the expectations set by the plate tectonics theory, indicating that the theory is supported by the scientist's findings.
