Why are the beautiful beaches that rim the Pacific Ocean among the most geologically risky locations to live?

A. Most earthquakes and volcanoes occur there.
B. Most tsunami occur there.
C. If sea levels rise in the future as predicted, beach locations will be flooded.
D. all of the above


Answer: D

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