Question

The earthquake prone belt of the Himalayas is
a. Himadri
C. Shiwalik
b. Himachal
d. the Ladakh

Answer 1

Explanation:

The frequency of earthquakes in the Himalayas is high because of the speed at which the Indian plate is moving. Mount Everest is increasing in height at a rate of about 5cm/year, which is very fast as compared to other orogenies. Because they lie along boundaries of the tectonic plates.

Answer 2

The earthquake prone belt of the Himalayas is Himachal

Explanation:

• The Himalayas were formed by the collision between the Eurasian and Indian plates.
• During the last millions of years,the Indian plate has moved northward.
• These rocks on the periphery of the two plates have been subjected to immense pressure,giving rise to the Himalayas.
• As a result ,there are many reverse faults in the Himalayas.
• These faults move under pressure when they reach a certain point.
• An earthquake is the result of this movement on a regional scale.
• Due to the speed at which the Indian plate moves,earthquakes are frequent in the Himalayas.
• Because of the huge energy accumulation in this seismic gap for hundreds of years,and since there hasn't been a major earthquake for 70 years,the chances of a major earthquake in this belt(Himachal) have increased significantly.

Therefore,the earthquake prone belt of the Himalayas is Himachal.