Which risk increases near subduction zones following a major shallow-focus earthquake?

💡 Explanation

When a major shallow-focus earthquake occurs at a subduction zone, rapid seafloor displacement occurs because of the fault rupture, generating a tsunami. Therefore, the risk of a tsunami increases, rather than eruptions, liquefaction, or landslides which can be triggered but are secondary effects and less directly caused by the plate displacement.

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