What is true about the earthquakes on this figure (at points A and B)?

A. landslides cause death but not seismic waves
B. for each earthquake, the epicenter and hypocenter are located close together
C. neither earthquake is related to the volcano
D. an eruption makes loud noises but not seismic waves


Answer: B

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