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प्रश्न
Why are earthquakes related to volcanoes?
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उत्तर
There is a close relationship between an earthquake and a volcano. Earthquakes and volcanoes occur in small belts, i.e. Mid world belt and Circum Pacific belt. Their distribution shows a similar pattern. Volcanic eruption leads to earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions are the local cause of earthquakes.
संबंधित प्रश्न
For the formation of a rift valley, which of the following processes should occur in the earth’s crust?
Arrange the following statements in chronological order in which an earthquake occurs.
- The earth’s surface vibrates.
- The plates suddenly move.
- Due to the movements in the mantle, compression goes on increasing.
- Along the weak points ( faultlines) rocks break apart.
- Stored energy is released in the form of seismic waves.
Give reasons why an earthquake occurs.
Fill in the blank:
The last of the earthquake waves to arrive on the surface of the earth are ___________ waves.
What is called an earthquake?
How are earthquakes useful?
Describe how earthquakes are caused on the surface of the earth.
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
How an earthquake is caused?
Describe the world’s distribution of earthquakes.
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Name some Earthquakes which caused great damage.
Name three causes of Earthquakes.
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
An instrument used for recording all the earth tremors and earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
The earthquake is a ______ activity.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
