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Earthquake In Afghanistan Was 6.0 But Death Count Is Over 800. Here's Why
The death count following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan continues to rise. Taliban-led health authorities now say at least 800 people have been killed and 2,000 injured.
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Indian Tectonic Plate Moving Below Himalayas Could Be Splitting Tibet: Study
This process may lead to more earthquakes in North India, Northeast India and Tibet, as suggested by the researchers.
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Major Earthquakes Likely To Hit Himachal, Uttarakhand Soon: Top Scientist
Dr N Purnachandra Rao, the chief scientist and seismologist at National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), said, "The accumulation of stress along the Himalayas is raising the possibility of major earthquakes."
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Chances High Of Big Earthquake In Himalayas, Need To Prep: Scientists
Scientists on Wednesday said there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and underlined the need for better preparation to minimise the damage to life and property.
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Scientists Warn Of Impending 8.5-Magnitude Earthquake In Himalayas
Growing warnings by scientists of an impending high-magnitude earthquake in the Himalayas have got further credence from yet another study by Indian researchers.
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Why Himalayas Are Hit By Bigger Earthquakes Found
Earthquakes hitting densely populated mountainous regions, such as the Himalaya, are bigger in magnitude because of a fast tectonic-plate collision, according to a study.
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High Probability Of A Major Earthquake In Uttarakhand: Scientists
A two-day national workshop on disaster resilient infrastructure in the Himalayas concluded here today with scientists highlighting the high probability of a major earthquake in the region.
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'Major' Earthquake Might Rock Uttarakhand Soon, Say Scientists
Scientists have predicted the likelihood of a major earthquake to hit Uttarakhand adding that the development might have a devastating effect. A two-day national workshop on disaster resilient infrastructure in the Himalayas concluded in Dehradun today with scientists highlighting the high probability of a quake in the region.
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29 Indian Cities And Towns Highly Vulnerable To Earthquakes
Twenty-nine Indian cities and towns, including Delhi and capitals of nine states, fall under "severe" to "very severe" seismic zones - highly vulnerable to earthquakes - according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Himalayan Hard Rocks May Up Flood Risk, Affect Millions: Study
Earthquakes and landslides in the Himalayas - that lead to large volume of hard rocks being dumped into rivers - can increase flood risk up to hundreds of kilometres downstream, potentially affecting millions of people in India and neighbouring countries, a new study warns.
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Earthquake In Afghanistan Was 6.0 But Death Count Is Over 800. Here's Why
The death count following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan continues to rise. Taliban-led health authorities now say at least 800 people have been killed and 2,000 injured.
-
Indian Tectonic Plate Moving Below Himalayas Could Be Splitting Tibet: Study
This process may lead to more earthquakes in North India, Northeast India and Tibet, as suggested by the researchers.
-
Major Earthquakes Likely To Hit Himachal, Uttarakhand Soon: Top Scientist
Dr N Purnachandra Rao, the chief scientist and seismologist at National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), said, "The accumulation of stress along the Himalayas is raising the possibility of major earthquakes."
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Chances High Of Big Earthquake In Himalayas, Need To Prep: Scientists
Scientists on Wednesday said there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and underlined the need for better preparation to minimise the damage to life and property.
-
Scientists Warn Of Impending 8.5-Magnitude Earthquake In Himalayas
Growing warnings by scientists of an impending high-magnitude earthquake in the Himalayas have got further credence from yet another study by Indian researchers.
-
Why Himalayas Are Hit By Bigger Earthquakes Found
Earthquakes hitting densely populated mountainous regions, such as the Himalaya, are bigger in magnitude because of a fast tectonic-plate collision, according to a study.
-
High Probability Of A Major Earthquake In Uttarakhand: Scientists
A two-day national workshop on disaster resilient infrastructure in the Himalayas concluded here today with scientists highlighting the high probability of a major earthquake in the region.
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'Major' Earthquake Might Rock Uttarakhand Soon, Say Scientists
Scientists have predicted the likelihood of a major earthquake to hit Uttarakhand adding that the development might have a devastating effect. A two-day national workshop on disaster resilient infrastructure in the Himalayas concluded in Dehradun today with scientists highlighting the high probability of a quake in the region.
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29 Indian Cities And Towns Highly Vulnerable To Earthquakes
Twenty-nine Indian cities and towns, including Delhi and capitals of nine states, fall under "severe" to "very severe" seismic zones - highly vulnerable to earthquakes - according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Himalayan Hard Rocks May Up Flood Risk, Affect Millions: Study
Earthquakes and landslides in the Himalayas - that lead to large volume of hard rocks being dumped into rivers - can increase flood risk up to hundreds of kilometres downstream, potentially affecting millions of people in India and neighbouring countries, a new study warns.
