Multiple Choice
If an earthquake occurred near the oceanic trench in this figure,which one of the following hazards is likely to threaten the town of White Sands?
A) Landslides and other slope failures caused by shaking
B) Destruction by a tsunami
C) Volcanic material erupted from lava mountain
D) All of these threaten the town of White Sands.
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