The Indian subcontinent has a history of shattering earthquakes. As the Indian plate forces its way northward into Asia, pressure and stress rises up at the point where the two landmasses meet. When that pressure becomes way too much, one landmass slips under the other, freeing a shockwave also known as an earthquake. There are many Indian cities that lie in high-risk seismic zones. As Geographical statistics state, almost 54% of the land in India is most vulnerable to earthquakes. Some places in India where earthquakes occur include;
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EarthquakesHow does an earthquake occur? What is an earthquakes impact on society? How does an earthquake impact the biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere?
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TechnologyTechnology that will help stop the damage of infrastructure during an earthquake.
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