If an earthquake occurred near the oceanic trench in this figure, which one of the following hazards is likely to threaten the town of Ashton? 
A) destruction by a tsunami
B) liquefaction of soils and other weak materials because of shaking
C) landslides and other slope failures caused by shaking
D) All of these.
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