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Earthquake & Seismic Zones — Set 6

Disaster Management · भूकंप और भूकंपीय क्षेत्र · Questions 5160 of 140

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Which Indian city had maximum building collapses (pancaking) in the 2001 Bhuj Earthquake despite being 300 km from epicentre?

2

The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) is operated by which agency?

3

What is 'base isolation' as a seismic protection technique?

4

Which famous historical earthquake affected the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and areas around the Bay of Bengal in 2004?

5

How does the depth of earthquake focus affect surface damage?

6

What is the 'Deccan Plateau intraplate seismicity' and which states are most affected?

7

What does 'strong motion seismology' contribute to earthquake engineering in India?

8

Which principle of earthquake-resistant design ensures that a building responds ductilely to earthquake loading?

9

What is 'site amplification' in the context of earthquake ground motion?

10

Which specific type of seismic wave causes most damage to tall buildings?