Question

Why are the shiwalik ranges prone to earthquakes.

Answer 1

shiwaliks are prone to earthquakes because they are composed of unconsolidates sediments .
instead of earthquake if the question is like .
why are shiwaliks prone to landslides .
answer will be the same

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Answer 2

The shiwaliks ranges are still in the process of folding. This is the the youngest range of the Himalayas formed by unconsolidate rock material. Therefore these ranges are prone to earthquake and landslides.