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Why are there more earthquakes in the himalayasand in thenortheasternregionof india ? |
| Answer» Solution :Indian plate is moving at a speed of one centimetre per year TOWARDS the north and northeastern direction and this MOVEMENT of plates is being constantly obstructed by the Eurasian plate from the north. As a result of this, both the plates are said to be locked with each other resulting in accumulation of energy at different points of time. EXCESSIVE accumulation of energy results in building up of stress, which ultimately LEADS to the breaking up of the lock and the sudden release of energy causes EARTHQUAKES along the Himalayan arch. | |