Question 5Identify major zones and explain mechanismGS1GS1
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 coast 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 - demarcation of Bay of Bengal waves can reach Arabian sea
3Andaman & Nicobar islands - highly prone due to presence of undoubtedly [continues]
4Western pacific zones around Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore, vicinity to big of fire.
5Coast of Japan and South Korea in Western pacific.
Mechanism of tsunami wave propagation:
1Generation- formed due to seismic waves caused by earthquakes.
2Engulftion 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.
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Conclusion
India through Mission Mariachee and Indian Ocean Fusion Centre in strengthening preparedness against Tsunami in Indian ocean.
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- Identifies specific geographical zones
- Mentions key tectonic features like ring of fire
- References historical event for context
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
World's Physical Geography
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Tsunamis and Tsunami Zones
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