19.14.3 - Regional Seismotectonics in India
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Practice Questions
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What major tectonic plates converge at the Himalayan zone?
💡 Hint: Think about where the Himalayas are located.
Name one result of tectonic interactions in the Indo-Burmese arc.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of tectonic boundaries.
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What is the primary tectonic interaction in the Himalayan collision zone?
💡 Hint: Think about how mountains form.
True or False: The Kachchh rift zone is known for compressive forces.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of rifting.
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Discuss how the seismic characteristics of the Himalayan collision zone influence disaster management and infrastructure in the surrounding areas.
💡 Hint: Consider historical earthquake data in planning setups.
Investigate the geological processes that lead to rifting in the Kachchh zone, and how this knowledge could aid in predicting future seismic events.
💡 Hint: Look into precursors to rift-related seismic activities.
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