Practice Indian Earthquake-Prone Regions - 19.9.2 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Indian Earthquake-Prone Regions

19.9.2 - Indian Earthquake-Prone Regions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary reason for seismic activity in the Himalayan belt?

💡 Hint: Think about tectonic plates and their movements.

Question 2 Easy

Name one seismically active area in India.

💡 Hint: Remember we discussed four main regions.

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of earthquakes in the Himalayan belt?

Colliding tectonic plates
Human activity
Volcanic activity

💡 Hint: Think about what geological phenomena occur in mountains.

Question 2

True or False: The Kutch region is known for its low seismic activity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the recent history of earthquakes in Kutch.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how a significant earthquake in the Himalayan region may impact urban areas like Delhi or Kolkata.

💡 Hint: Consider the proximity of urban centers to seismic sources.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose measures to improve earthquake resilience in the Kutch region based on historical lessons.

💡 Hint: Think about what was learned from past earthquakes.

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