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प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
The last of the earthquake waves to arrive on the surface of the earth are ___________ waves.
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उत्तर
The last of the earthquake waves to arrive on the surface of the earth are L (surface or long) waves.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
Name two man-made causes of an earthquake.
How are earthquakes useful?
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicenter?
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
How an earthquake is caused?
Name some Earthquakes which caused great damage.
Earthquakes occur in the Mid-Atlantic belt.
Describe the main type of Earthquake Waves.
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
The surface position immediately above the origin of an earthquake.
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
The earthquake waves are recorded by an instrument known as ______.
Define Earthquake.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
What is the point of the earth’s surface directly above the focus called?
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
