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Yes, earthquakes are common in South and Central Asia due to the region being part of the seismically active Himalayan seismic belt. The Indian Plate is colliding with the Eurasian Plate, leading to frequent tectonic activity and earthquakes in the area.
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What are the five regions of Asia continent?
The five regions of the Asian continent are Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Asia (Middle East). Each region has its own distinct culture, geography, and history.
What is another word for central Asia?
Another word for Central Asia is Inner Asia.
What are the names of all 7 of the continent's?
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, South America.
Is Central Asia a continent?
No, Central Asia is not a continent. It is a region located within the continent of Asia.
Abbreviations for the four continents?
North America: NA South America: SA Europe: EU Asia: AS
Is Afghanistan south east Asia or south west Asia?
Central Asia
Where is afghan located?
Afghanistan is located in south-Central Asia.
What disasters occur inn Asia and the pacific?
The most common natural disasters in south and east Asia and the Pacific include earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and volcanic eruptions.
Is the Gobi desert in south Asia?
Central Asia.
What are the five regions in Asia?
South Asia, Middle East, South-east Asia, East Asia, Central Asia
Where do south Asia's earthquakes occur?
South Asia's earthquakes occur along the boundary of the Indian Plate and surrounding tectonic plates, including the Eurasian Plate and the Arabian Plate. This region is known for high seismic activity due to the collision of these plates, leading to the formation of the Himalayas and causing frequent earthquakes.
Why is Pakistan part of south Asia?
Pakistan is part of "South Asia" because it is located in the south-central portion of the continent of Asia.
Why south Asia warmer than central Asia during winter?
Scientists believe El Nino is the reason why South Asia is warmer than Central Asia during the winter months.
Is Thailand in south eastern Asia?
South Central country.
Where has the main earthquakes been?
North Ameria, some in South America and Asia.
What is the five region of Asia?
south Asia southeast Asia north central Asia southwest Asia northeast Asia
What region does India belong to?
India is located in South Asia. Asia is divided into 5 regions. These are East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia.
