Gabe is planning to spend several months conducting research on the volcano depicted in the diagram. NO LINKS At a convergent boundary, one plate subducts the other. A trench is formed between the plates. On the edge of the overlying plate are two volcanoes.

What might happen to the volcanic activity of the active volcano if the subducting plate suddenly lurches into motion?

A. A sudden release of energy could result in an earthquake.

B. The volcanic eruption would slow down and might become dormant.

C. The lava would be less viscous leading to a more explosive eruption.

D. It would remain the same.