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Which one of the following explains the earthquakes of the eastern margins of Asia?
Options:
A .  Subduction of Indian plate under Asiatic plate
B .  Subduction of American plate under the Pacific plate
C .  Subduction of African plate below European plate
D .  Subduction of Pacific plate under Asiatic plate
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
In 1906, Montessus de Bailore described the earthquakes and their characteristics within a specific region.
It generally occurs by subduction of the pacific plate under the Asiatic plate and triggered a series of devastating Tsunamis.

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