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T3 GEOGRAPHY CH3 Natural Hazards – Understanding of Disaster Management in Practice — Social Science STD 7 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social ScienceT3 GEOGRAPHY CH3 Natural Hazards – Understanding of Disaster Management in Practice2 Marks
Question
Distinguish between
Earthquake and Tsunami
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Answer

Sr. No. Earthquake Tsunami
1. A sudden movement or trembling of the earth’s crust is called as earthquake. Huge destructive waves resulting in displacement of water.
2. It is caused due to movement of tectonic plates, mass wasting landslides, surface fault, etc. It is caused due to underwater earthquake.
3. Its aftermath leads to loss of property, damage to buildings and loss of life. It causes flooding and disrupts transportation power communication and water supply.

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