1. Write short notes on the following---
(i)
(ii) Fissure
(iii) Tsunamis
(iv) Focus and the epicentre
(v) Ring of Fire.
Answers
Explanation:
Fissure: a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting a fissure in the earth's crust. 2a : a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ.
Tsunami:Tsunami is a Japanese word with the English translation, "harbor wave." Represented by two characters, the top character, "tsu," means harbor, while the bottom character, "nami," means "wave
Focus and the epicentre:The point inside the crust where the pressure is released is called the focus . The point on the Earth's surface above the focus is called the epicentre . The most severe damage caused by an earthquake will happen close to the epicentre.
Ring of Fire.:The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.