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प्रश्न
What are the effects of earthquakes on the earth’s surface and human life?
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उत्तर
- Cracks/fractures develop on the ground.
- Causes landslides which leads to sliding of rocks.
- Sometimes the groundwater changes its course. For example, wells may get water or may dry up.
- Some areas get uplifted while some may subside.
- Tsunamis are generated in oceans. These waves can cause great loss of life and property in the coastal areas.
- In snow-covered areas, avalanches may occur.
- Buildings collapse and loss of life and property occurs.
- Transportation routes get disrupted.
- Communication system collapses.
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