Which of the following sites would have the most dangerous volcanoes? A is on an island arc, B is in the Andes, C is near Hawaii, D is along a mid-ocean ridge.

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Island arcs (like site A) are often associated with convergent plate boundaries where one plate is being subducted beneath another. This creates deep trenches and leads to explosive volcanoes with potentially dangerous eruptions. The Andes (site B) are also a result of convergence, but these volcanoes tend to have less explosive eruptions. Site C, near Hawaii, is associated with hot spot volcanism, which tends to be less dangerous eruptions. Site D is along a mid-ocean ridge, which is associated with divergent plate boundaries where magma rises to the surface but generally does not create dangerous volcanic eruptions.

Which of the Following Sites Would Have the Most Dangerous