earthquake

Earthquake is often considered as more dangerous and destructive than other natural calamities, especially as the damage instigated by earthquakes are high impact and beyond repair. The massive earthquake which hit Nepal on Saturday is a vivid proof of the above statement. Aftershocks of this earthquake were felt in a number of countries, including India. […]

Seismicity is defined as the occurrence of frequency of earthquakes in a region. In very simple terms, it is the frequency, distribution and intensity of earthquakes in a region. India being a huge landmass, is very vulnerable to earthquakes. Depending on the severity of earthquakes and risks, India is divided into four seismic zones, where […]