Question

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why is most volcanic activity at divergent plate boundaries hard to directly observe?
o the volcanic eruptions are very mild.
o the volcanic eruptions occur deep within earth.
o the volcanic eruptions occur underwater.
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Explanation:

Divergent plate boundaries are often underwater (mid - ocean ridges). Volcanic eruptions at these boundaries occur underwater. Due to the challenges of accessing and observing underwater environments, it is difficult to directly observe volcanic activity at divergent plate boundaries.

Answer:

The volcanic eruptions occur underwater.