Deep underground, sections of subducting plates can become locked in place. These pieces will move suddenly causing earthquakes. Which of these statements best explains why the plate becomes locked in place?

fire could start, buildings collapsing, and ash falling from the sky.

explanation:

this is because the buildings or plants could catch on fire and the buildings would most likely collapse. lastly ash would fall because all the burning would cause ash to fall from the sky.

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