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Sep 30, 2013 · Basic Facts. Earthquake: 8:46am on January 26, 2001. Epicenter: Near Bhuj in Gujarat, India. Magnitude: 7.9 on the Richter Scale. Geologic Setting. Indian Plate Sub ducting beneath Eurasian Plate. Continental Drift. Convergent Boundary. Specifics of 2001 Quake. Compression Stress between region’s faults. Depth: 16km.
Mar 13, 2016 · The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred in January 2001 near Bhuj, India with a magnitude between 7.6-7.7. It killed around 20,000 people, injured 167,000, and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes across several districts.
The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, also known as the Bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 January at 08:46 am IST. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch (Kachchh) District of Gujarat, India.
Jun 6, 2024 · Bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on Jan. 26, 2001, in the Indian state of Gujarat, on the Pakistani border. The earthquake struck near the town of Bhuj on the morning of India’s annual Republic Day (celebrating the creation of the Republic of India in 1950), and it was felt.
One of the two most deadly earthquakes to strike India in its recorded history was the Bhuj earthquake that shook the Indian Province of Gujarat on the morning of January 26, 2001 (Republic Day). The earthquake caused massive loss of life and injury.
Jul 2, 2024 · Bhuj Earthquake 2001 Case Study. The Bhuj earthquake of 2001 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in India’s history. The case study on Bhuj earthquake aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the event, its causes, and its impact on the region.
Jun 12, 2001 · Abstract and Figures. The decision to send a team of earthquake engineering researchers and seismologists half way around the world to investigate a tragic earthquake was indeed a difficult one...
Jan 26, 2021 · As India celebrated its 52nd Republic Day on 26 January 2001, a massive earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale struck Kutch district of western Gujarat at 8:46 am. Over 37.8 million people were affected as the devastating earthquake with an epicenter north-east of Bhuj city, destroyed homes, schools, roads, communication systems and ...
This is a reconnaissance report of the Bhuj earthquake that struck Kutch and other districts in the western state of Gujarat, India on January 26, 2001. On behalf of the World Institute for Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Krishna S. Vatsa joined a mission organized by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Oakland, CA and visited
Nov 5, 2015 · Site Effects: Case Study of the 2001 Bhuj Earthquake damages in the Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India. November 2015. Conference: the 52nd Annual Convention of IGU during 3–5 November 2015. At:...
