Use the following map related to the December 24 th , 2004 Sumatra earthquake to answer this question.

-What is the tectonic reason this earthquake occurred?
A) It is near a transform boundary.
B) It is near a subduction zone.
C) It is near a mid-ocean ridge.

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Use the following map related to the December 24 th , 2004 Sumatra earthquake to answer this question.
 
-What is the tectonic reason this earthquake occurred?
A) It is near a transform boundary. 
B) It is near a subduction zone. 
C) It is near a mid-ocean ridge.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The earthquake occurred near a subduction zone, where one tectonic plate is being forced under another, leading to significant seismic activity.

Use the Following Map Related to the December 24th, 2004

Use the Following Map Related to the December 24^th, 2004