What is the subsidence occurred at Great Nicobar Island due to 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake? (A) 5 m (B) 3 m (C) 10 m (D) None of these

What is the subsidence occurred at Great Nicobar Island due to 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake? (A) 5 m (B) 3 m (C) 10 m (D) None of these
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