Deep- focus earthquakes, those between 300 and 700 km below the surface, occur only in association with ___________.
A) mid- ocean ridges
B) hot spots
C) subduction zones
D) transform faults

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Deep-focus earthquakes are associated with subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced under another into the mantle, leading to earthquakes at depths of 300 to 700 km.

Deep- Focus Earthquakes, Those Between 300 and 700 Km Below