Question

Earthquake and landslides in himalayan region

Answer 1

earthquake and landslide is common is Himalayas because they are in slope

Answer 2

The Himalayan landscape is primarily susceptible to landslides. The northward inclination of the Indian plate produces consecutive pressure on the rocks, distributing them fragile, which are prone to landslides and earthquakes.

The Indo Gangetic tectonic plate is swaying into the Tibetan and Chinese plate. This action is the principal cause of the earthquakes. The primary reason for large earthquakes and landslides in this area is the contact and collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate.