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An earthquake-prone area is known as:

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Picturesque zone
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Seismic hazard zone
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Tectonic zone
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Nuclear Hazard Zone
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Solution

The correct option is B Seismic hazard zone
Seismic means related to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust. Thus, an earthquake-prone area is known as seismic hazard zone.

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