How will the angle at which an oceanic plate subducts affect the distance from the volcanic arc to the trench?

The steeper the subduction angle, the closer the arc will be to the trench. This is controlled by the age of the oceanic crust being subducted where in general the older the crust, the cooler and more dense it will be and so less buoyant and will sink more steeply.

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