Where do most earthquakes occur near mid-ocean ridges?

A. along the axis of the ridge and on transform faults that connect ridge segments
B. in the asthenosphere where mantle undergoes decompression melting
C. at great depths (more than 100 km)
D. on the boundary between the mantle and the oceanic crust
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: A

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