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← GeographyWhich phenomenon causes increased volcanic activity when glaciers melt near subduction zones?
A)Isostatic rebound✓
B)Thermal expansion
C)Hydrostatic damping
D)Chemical weathering
💡 Explanation
Isostatic rebound reduces lithospheric pressure. The upwelling mantle melts easily, which leads to increased magma production and volcanism, because decompression melting occurs. Rebound causes magma formation, rather than hydrostatic damping or chemical weathering.
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