Question

Destruction caused by earthquake in bhuj

Answer 1

Answer. Gujarat Earthquake, 2001. Around 8.45 in the morning on India's 52nd Republic Day — January 26, 2001, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat. Theearthquake caused over 13,800 deaths and extensive damage to properties in the state.

Answer 2

It was the most dangerous earthquake occured in 26 Jan 2001.

The intensity recorded was 7.7.

Causes of Bhuj earthquake are--

1. Movement of tectonic plates at the

rate of 5 cm per year.

2. Gradual northward movement of

the Indian plates.

3. The reactivated faults below the

surface of the Kachchh region.

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