Which of the following hazards would you expect to see at a convergent plate boundary associated with a subduction zone?
A) moderate strength earthquakes; non-explosive volcanic eruptions; flooding if volcanoes erupt underwater such as in Iceland
B) large earthquakes; explosive volcanic eruptions; landslides and flooding due to long chain of volcanic mountains
C) large earthquakes; no volcanoes; landslides and flooding due to the large plateau of very high mountains
D) large earthquakes; no volcanoes; flooding if the plate boundary is hilly

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At convergent plate boundaries associated with subduction zones, large earthquakes are common due to the friction between the two plates as they move past each other. Explosive volcanic eruptions are also common, as the subducted plate melts and rises to the surface. This can lead to the formation of long chains of volcanic mountains, which can trigger landslides and flooding.

Which of the Following Hazards Would You Expect to See