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Identify the major tsunamigenic zones in the Indian Ocean and explain the mechanism of tsunami wave propagation. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Tsunami is formed in ocean due to under sea earthquakes leading to past and high waves causing wide scale destruction.
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Main Body
Major tsunamigenic zones in Indian ocean:
1Bay of Bengal due to its vicinity to ring of fire in pacific ocean.
2Arabian Sea - A descent of Bay of Bengal waves can reach Arabian sea.
3Andaman & Nicobar islands highly prone due to presence of undersea volcanos.
4Western pacific zones around Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore, vicinity to ring of fire.
5Coast of Japan and South Korea in Western pacific.
1Generation - formed due to seismic wave caused by earthquakes.
2engulfaction of water molecules leading to its vertical movement.
3Transfer of energy from one water mass through another.
4High wind strengthen the spread of tsunami waves.
5Striking at coast causing destruction and damage leading to its dissipation.
Indias through Mission Mandate and Indian Ocean Fusion Centre is strengthening preparedness against Tsunami in Indian Ocean.
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- Identifies multiple zones correctly
- References specific 2005 example
- Geographic specificity
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
World Physical Geography
Phenomena
Tsunamis
Writing Stats
162
Total words
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