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प्रश्न
What is an Earthquake?
उत्तर १
The sudden mild or violent shaking of a part of the earth is called an earthquake. An earthquake is generally accompanied by a rumbling and tremors.
उत्तर २
An earthquake is tremor or convulsion of the earth’s crust due to sudden movement of the crust.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give geographical reason.
Buildings collapsed at the foothills of the Himalayas because of an earthquake. Before collapsing they were moving forward and backward.
Give reasons why an earthquake occurs.
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Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the _________.
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The giant sea waves caused by earthquakes in the oceans are called ___________.
Name one man-made cause of an earthquake.
What is known as seismic focus and epicenter with respect to an earthquake?
What is known as the Richter scale? State its uses.
Describe the world’s distribution of earthquakes.
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
Describe the main type of Earthquake Waves.
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
Folding and faulting frequently go together.
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
An earthquake of magnitude ______ scale can cause damage from things falling.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
