Earthquake of "8 October, 2005" was the result of__________?
Correct answer: D. Tectonic-Dislocation
- A. Volcanic-Activity
- B. Severe-Flooding
- C. None of these
- D. Tectonic-Dislocation
Explanation
The 8 October 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan resulted from tectonic movement along a fault, not volcanic activity or flooding. It was associated with the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
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