Earthquake Hazards


 
 
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Earthquake Hazards

Earthquake Hazards: An earthquake hazard may be defined as any event or process associated with an earthquake that may adversely affect people or property.

1 Ground failure due to liquefaction.

2 Damage to buildings, roads, dams, bridges, etc.

3 Deformation of the ground surface.

4 Fires resulting from breaking of the electrical power or gas lines.

5 Occurrence of tsunamis (due to large earthquake under oceans)

6 Occurrence of landslides( in hilly areas)

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Question : 1

What is the reason of Tsunami ?

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Different earthquake hazards are:

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Earthquakes can cause:

Right Option : D
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