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what happens when large amounts of energy are stored at plate boundarie…

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what happens when large amounts of energy are stored at plate boundaries that are stuck and that energy is suddenly released?
the plates slip calmly past one another
a volcano
nothing
an earthquake

Explanation:

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When large - amounts of energy stored at stuck plate boundaries are suddenly released, seismic waves are generated due to the sudden movement of the plates. This sudden release of energy is characteristic of an earthquake. Volcanoes are related to magma movement, and the plates don't slip calmly when a large amount of energy is released.

Answer:

D. An earthquake