Which shorelines are at greatest risk for tsunamis?
A) All shorelines have a similar risk for tsunamis.
B) Near hotspots
C) Near transform plate boundaries
D) Near subduction zones
E) Near mid-ocean ridges

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Subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, are the most likely locations for tsunamis to occur. When the movement of the plates causes a sudden displacement of seawater, it can generate a tsunami.

Which Shorelines Are at Greatest Risk for Tsunamis