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    What Are Deep Sea Trenches and Volcanic Island Arcs,and Why
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What Are Deep Sea Trenches and Volcanic Island Arcs,and Why

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What are deep sea trenches and volcanic island arcs,and why are these features commonly adjacent to each other?

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