Why were Shivalik ranges prone to earthquake?
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They were more prone to earthquakes because
they were mainly composed of unconsolidated sediments and gravel brought down by the rivers which slowed down in the Shivalik due to gradual slope.
The sediments were loosely held together thus causing more Earthquakes.
they were mainly composed of unconsolidated sediments and gravel brought down by the rivers which slowed down in the Shivalik due to gradual slope.
The sediments were loosely held together thus causing more Earthquakes.
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