GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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east coast of North America
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east coast of Australia
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west coast of Africa
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west coast of South America
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Detailed explanation-1: -The regions of Kashmir, the Western and Central Himalayas, North and Middle Bihar, the North-East Indian region, the Rann of Kutch and the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands fall in this zone. Generally, the areas having trap rock or basaltic rock are prone to earthquakes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru face high hazard and risk; Chile also faces high hazard, but the vulnerability of buildings is much lower compared with the northern countries due to modern and stringent building codes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: There are many earthquakes in South America because it is part of the “Ring of Fire", the tectonic plate that is spread across the Pacific and pressing up against other geologic plates.