Need for Preparedness in Earthquake Prone Zones
The Kangra earthquake of 1905 is one of the most devastating in India’s history. It serves as a poignant reminder of the seismic risks faced by regions in the Himalayan belt, including Himachal Pradesh. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life and left a lasting impact on the area. It underscored the crucial role of public awareness in earthquake preparedness, alongside improved infrastructure and effective disaster management strategies, in earthquake-prone zones.
In a significant development, NCS-MoES is set to bolster India’s seismological network with the addition of 100 new observatories. These initiatives, primarily focused on enhancing earthquake monitoring, early warning systems, and seismic research, are subject to varying operationalization timelines. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS), operating under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is the key agency responsible for monitoring seismic activity across the nation. With a national network of 166 stations, NCS conducts regular studies and maintains seismic networks for earthquake data analysis. It also uses advanced technology to disseminate this information to various stakeholders at national and state levels. The details of earthquakes detected and reported in and around the country by the National Seismological Network are available on NCS’s website (seismo.gov.in).
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Press Information Bureau: Need for preparedness in earthquake prone zones
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