A new volcanic arc forms at the site of the easternmost transform, and many complications develop in SE Asia (Philippines, etc.) because of transforms turning into arcs, and various subduction-flips as thick (plateau-type) ocean crust refuses to subduct. A new subduction zone develops north of Australia.
Some of the causes of the European voyages of exploration were: 1  Alternate trade routes: Europe was dependent on Middle East countries for the import of spices and was looking for alternate trade routes to Asia and Africa to obtain spices (ginger, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, etc.) and luxury goods (silk, gold, ivory, etc.) cheaply.
Introduction. Exploration is the process of trying to find accumulations of oil and natural gas trapped under the Earthâs surface. Production is the process of recovering those hidden resources for processing, marketing and use.xploration is the process of trying to find accumulations of oil and natural gas trapped under the Earthâs surface.