Geography · Natural Disasters and Seismology

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the devastating Great Assam Earthquake of 1950?

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1It is recognized as the largest instrumentally recorded earthquake to occur on land rather than subduction zones.
2Massive resultant landslides dammed major tributary rivers like the Subansiri, Dihang, and Dibang.
3It was statistically recorded as the sixth largest earthquake of the 20th Century.✓
4The epicentre of the earthquake was located near the Mishmi Hills region.

Correct answer

It was statistically recorded as the sixth largest earthquake of the 20th Century.

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