Which tectonic setting has the potential to create the largest earthquakes on Earth?
A)shallow thrust faults associated with a convergent boundary
B)deep focus faults associated with a convergent boundary
C)thrust faults associated with a transform boundary
D)ridge segment transform boundaries associated with divergent boundaries

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Shallow thrust faults at convergent boundaries, particularly subduction zones, have the potential to generate the largest earthquakes due to the immense stress and energy release when one tectonic plate is forced under another.

Which Tectonic Setting Has the Potential to Create the Largest