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Earthquake and Volcanoes — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Geography
What Earthquake and Volcanoes covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Earth Movements.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography · 2026-27
Topics in Earthquake and Volcanoes
1
Earth Movements and Introduction
- Earth's interior contains great heat and pressure from overlying rock layers
- Heat and pressure changes cause expansion/contraction in rock matter
- Earth movements can be slow or sudden
2
Earthquake Fundamentals
- Earthquake: Wave-like vibrations from disturbance in rocks within Earth's interior
- Occur suddenly, accidentally, and rapidly
- Example: Bhuj earthquake (26 January 2001) caused devastation in minutes
3
Seismology and Seismic Waves
- Seismology: Science studying earthquakes (from Greek 'Seismos')
- Seismograph: Instrument measuring earthquake intensity with hanging pendulum
- Indian seismograph centers: Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, Gandhinagar
4
Causes of Earthquakes
- Six main causes: Faulting, Volcanic eruption, Isostasy, Water vapor, Human activities, Natural events
- Faulting: Most common cause due to tectonic movements creating tension/compression
- Volcanic eruption: Strong earthquakes within 150-200 km of volcano
Key Concepts
Movements in Earth's crust caused byFocus is the point inside EarthThree types of wavesSeismology is the scientific studySix main causes
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What are the important topics in Earthquake and Volcanoes for Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography?
Key topics in Earthquake and Volcanoes include Earth Movements and Introduction, Earthquake Fundamentals, Seismology and Seismic Waves, Causes of Earthquakes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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