2010 · Q98
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Chilean Earthquake (February 2010) ?
- 1Scientists estimated that the Earth’s axis of rotation had moved by 3 inches due to the earthquake.
- 2Santa Maria island off the coast near Concepcion, Chile’s second largest city, may have been raised by 2 metres.
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither I nor 2
Explanation
The 2010 Chile quake shifted Earth's axis (~3 inches) and raised Santa Maria island (~2 m).