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    Shallow-Focus Earthquakes Commonly Occur
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Shallow-Focus Earthquakes Commonly Occur

Question 25

Question 25

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Shallow-focus earthquakes commonly occur


A) In subduction zones.
B) Along transform faults, such as the San Andreas fault in California.
C) At spreading ridges.
D) Within the interior of plates.

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