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Kitty [74]
3 years ago
10

Why are deep focus earthquakes (those originating hundreds of miles below the surface) associated with subduction zones, but not

with divergent boundaries and transform boundaries
Geography
1 answer:
Pani-rosa [81]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Because divergent and transform zones are close to the surface where spreading is occurring, while subduction zones, where the subduction plates are plunging down below the surface.

Explanation:

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