Prior to a subduction zone earthquake, what would you expect to occur to the cru

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Prior to a subduction zone earthquake, what would you expect to occur to the crust on the overriding plate?

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the crust will rise (bulge upwards)

no change will occur since upper crustal rocks are cold and brittle

they will experience a shearing (horizontal) shift

the crust will subside (go down)

the crust will rise (bulge upwards)

no change will occur since upper crustal rocks are cold and brittle

they will experience a shearing (horizontal) shift

the crust will subside (go down)

Prior to a subduction zone earthquake, the crust will rise (bulge upward) expect to occur to the crust on the overriding plate.

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