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Nov 8, 2022 · Recently, powerful tremors were felt in India following an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 that struck Nepal, killing a few people and destroying many homes. This topic of “ [Disaster Series] Earthquakes and its Management in India” is important from the perspective of the UPSC IAS Examination, which falls under General Studies Portion.
Feb 15, 2023 · On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake and a nearly identical aftershock struck southeast Turkey and Syria, resulting in extensive damage and fatalities. The Turkey-Syria earthquake should spur a review of India’s earthquake preparedness because the nation generally has lax enforcement of zoning and construction regulations.
Jul 30, 2020 · Earthquakes based on the depth of focus. The earthquakes are divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep based on their depth which range between 0 – 700 km. Shallow earthquakes have a focus 0 – 70 km deep. Intermediate earthquakes have a focus 70 – 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes have a focus 300 – 700 km deep. Wadati ...
Feb 6, 2023 · A severe earthquake followed by an almost equal magnitude aftershock hit southeastern Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The Turkey-Syria earthquake should motivate a review of India’s earthquake preparedness, as poor enforcement of zoning and construction rules is prevalent in the country.
Mar 2, 2023 · GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster Management and Preparedness Source: IE Context: The Delhi HC asked the state government to file a status report and action plan on the structural safety of buildings in Delhi. Background: Nearly 59% of the Indian landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes and the concerns that have been raised by … Continue reading "How to make India earthquake prepared"
Aug 5, 2023 · Earthquake. An earthquake is a violent and abrupt shaking of the ground, caused by movement between tectonic plates along a fault line in the earth's crust. Earthquakes can result in ground shaking, soil liquefaction, landslides, fissures, avalanches, fires, and tsunamis. Of the earthquake-prone areas,12% are prone to very severe and 18% to ...
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Disasters can be classified into the following categories: Water and Climate Disaster: Flood, hail storms, cloudburst, cyclones, heat waves, cold waves, droughts, hurricanes. (Read about Cyclone Disaster Management separately at the linked article.) Geological Disaster: Landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes.
