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An introduction to geology
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2.14 Porphyry copper ring of fire

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Activity 2.2 Porphyry copper and molybdenum

Timing: Allow about 5 minutes

The red dots on this image show the location of porphyry copper and molybdenum deposits. What do you notice about the locations of the sites of these deposits?

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Figure 2.16 Deposit locations
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This diagram shows the tectonic plates, marked with subduction zones, transform faults, ridge axes, uncertain plate boundaries, directions of plate motion, porphyry copper and molybdenum deposits, and mountain belts younger than 250 Ma.

Figure 2.16 Deposit locations