Question Q.15GS1GS1
Write an explanatory note on the global distribution of earthquakes with the help of the map given below. Also, throw light on the various consequences associated with earthquakes.
Introduction
Earthquake is a catastrophic sudden movement of earth's surface due to plate tectonics & their associated impacts.
17 words
Main Body
Global Distribution of Earthquakes:
1Circum Pacific Belt → Here the pacific ocean crust subducted under continental plate of America, Eurasia & Indo-Australian
23 words1 paragraphs
Diagram
World map showing earthquake distribution with labels for Circum Pacific Belt, Mid-oceanic Ridge, Himalayan Ridge regions, and various tectonic features
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Topper
SHIVANSH SUBHASH JAGADE
AIR 262024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Earthquakes and Their Global Distribution
Global earthquake distribution and consequences
Writing Stats
40
Total words
1
Paragraphs
technical and explanatory
Tone