Magma rises into and through the other plate, solidifying into new crust. Magma formed from melting plates solidifies into granite, a light colored, low-density rock that makes up the continents. Thus at convergent boundaries, continental crust, made of granite, is created, and oceanic crust is destroyed.
Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The city was incorporated in 1858. Its 2010 population of 26,717 makes it the largest city in the county. Stevens Point forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2010 population of 69,916. Stevens Point is home to the University of WisconsinâStevens Point and a campus of Mid-State Technical College.
Welcome to Florence County, WI Florence County is located in northeastern Wisconsin on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan border about 1.5 hours north of Green Bay. It covers 488 sq miles and has 4023 permanent residents (2010 census). Over 50% of our land is publically owned so you won't feel crowded enjoying your favorite four season outdoor activities here.