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प्रश्न
What is an Earthquake?
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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
Fill in the blank:
Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the _________.
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?
Is it possible to predict an earthquake? Give reasons to support your answer.
How are earthquakes distributed over the globe?
How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?
Name the important Earthquake-belts of the world.
OR
Indicate two major belts of Earthquakes.
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
What was the cause of the Koyna earthquake in India?
Name the causes of earthquakes.
Give two major causes of earthquakes.
Give reasons for the following:
Internal processes are different from external processes.
Choose the odd one
How the earthquake can be recorded?
Give a note on Tsunami 2004.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
