All of the following statements apply to ocean spreading centers, except ________.
A. they are the location of volcanism
B. they are typically shallower than surrounding abyssal plains
C. they are characterized by deep earthquakes
D. they are part of mid-ocean ridge systems
E. they are a divergent boundary
Answer: C
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