The deep-ocean trenches at subduction zones

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At one time it was thought that the deep-ocean trenches at subduction zoneswould be a good place for disposal of high level radioactive waste. Why is this not a good idea? Explain what can happen at a subduction zone and what might occur if the waste were buried there.

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