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· The distribution patterns of measured earthquake foci depths beneath various convergent plate boundaries that have active volcanic arcs are interpreted as _______________.

mantle plumes

mega-thrust of subducting slabs of oceanic lithosphere

giant strike-slip faults

terrane accretion

the core-mantle boundary

mantle plumes

mega-thrust of subducting slabs of oceanic lithosphere

giant strike-slip faults

terrane accretion

the core-mantle boundary

Explanation / Answer

Mega-thrust of subducting slabs of oceanic lithosphere is true.  The foci basically eminate from the subducting slab (plate). Multiple foci locations can be used to tell the degree of dip & position of the subducting slab.

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