In what sites can extension occur near a subduction zone?
A) in front of the arc
B) within the arc
C) behind the arc
D) all of these
E) none of these

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Extension can occur in all these locations near a subduction zone due to various processes such as back-arc spreading, rifting, and slab rollback, which can create extensional environments in front of the arc, within the arc, and behind the arc.

In What Sites Can Extension Occur near a Subduction Zone