If an Earthquake Occurred near the Oceanic Trench in This

question 117

Multiple Choice

If an earthquake occurred near the oceanic trench in this figure, which one of the following hazards is likely to threaten the town of Ashton.

• A) destruction by a tsunami
• B) liquefaction of soils and other weak materials because of shaking
• C) landslides and other slope failures caused by shaking
• D) all of these

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