Earthquake
Earthquake: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Emergence of Shadow Zone, Explosion Earthquake, Volcanic Earthquake and Collapse Earthquake etc.
Important Questions on Earthquake
Soil liquefaction is one of the hazardous effects of earthquake.
S waves has helped the scientists to understand the interior of the Earth better.
The point on the surface very close to the focus of an earthquake is known as the epicentre.
Earthquakes that are not recorded in some specific zones are known as _____. (volcanic zone / shadow zone)
Shaking of ground caused due to nuclear or chemical weapons can result in _____ earthquakes. (collusive / explosion)
_____ are harbour waves which are caused mainly by the after-tremors and they may create devastating effects if their magnitude is more than in _____.
Majority of the earthquakes take place in the _____ which is recorded by a device called _____.
Briefly explain the indirect sources of information of the interior of the earth other than those of seismic activity.
Why do earthquake waves develop a shadow zone?
Which one of the following describes the lithosphere?
