Contents1 Introduction2 How does an earthquake occur?3 Current Scenario4 About Kopili Fault Zone5 History of Earthquakes in the Northeast Region6 Vulnerability of Northeast Region to Earthquake7 Earthquake Zonation in India8 General reasons behind the occurrence of earthquakes9 Impact of Earthquake10 Suggestions11 Conclusion Introduction An Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on April 28th, 2021. It… Continue reading Why North-East is More Vulnerable to Earthquakes? – Explained, Pointwise
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“Kopili fault Zone” – A Reason behind Assam Tremors
What is the News? The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has said that the tremors in Assam can be attributed to the Kopili Fault Zone. The fault zone is located closer to Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT). About the tremors in Assam: Recently an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam. Following the… Continue reading “Kopili fault Zone” – A Reason behind Assam Tremors
