The high risk of a mega-quake (mag 8.5 - 9.0)in Vancouver,British Columbia is due to what type of movement,relative to the North American Plate?
A) the subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate
B) the spreading of the Pacific Plate
C) the subduction of the Pacific Plate
D) Movement along the San Andreas Fault
E) collision with the Pacific Plate

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The high risk of a mega-quake in Vancouver, British Columbia is due to the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate. This movement creates tension and pressure that can lead to a high magnitude earthquake.

The High Risk of a Mega-Quake (Mag 8