The Earthquakes Caused When a Subducting Plate Sinks into the Mantle

question 20

Multiple Choice

The earthquakes caused when a subducting plate sinks into the mantle:

• A) concentrate along the upper portion of the sinking plate.
• B) concentrate in the asthenosphere adjacent to the sinking plate.
• C) are very shallow earthquakes.
• D) occur only at the same time as volcanic eruptions.

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