Mild earthquake hits GurugramDelhi-NCR has seen a number of mild earthquakes in the last several weeks. Scientists have warned of a major eathquake in the region.
08 Jun, 2020, 02.15 PM IST
Major earthquake may rock Delhi-NCR soon: IIT Professor“Recurrent tremors of small magnitudes indicate a bigger earthquake,” said P K Khan, professor of the institute’s applied geophysics depart...
06 Jun, 2020, 06.39 PM IST
India to get 31 new quake observatories by next yearAt present, there is no scientific technique available to predict the occurrence of earthquakes with reasonable degree of accuracy with reg...
17 Apr, 2017, 12.42 PM IST
- Shillong gets state of the art research centre to generate model for earthquake predictions
The government has set up a state of the art institution — Shillong Geophysical Research Centre (SGRC) — to study seismic processes and gen...
19 Jan, 2016, 05.55 PM IST
Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake raises questions of India's preparedness for natural disastersSeismologists have been expecting a great earthquake for over 500 years now along the 400km faultline under the Himalayas, but are uncertai...
31 Oct, 2015, 03.00 AM IST
India working with 27 countries on earthquake early-warning systemThe warning could be the issued some seconds before the earthquake strikes. India is also planning to launch a satellite to track the chang...
15 Jul, 2015, 11.30 PM IST
- India joins 26 other countries to develop early earthquake warning system
India has joined hands with 26 other countries to develop a model for early earthquake warning system’. If this system is fully developed, ...
15 Jul, 2015, 10.23 PM IST
Earthquakes occur on moon, reveals analysisAn analysis of pictures taken by Chandrayaan-1 has found that tectonic plates are present inside moon's surface similar to earth and causes...
14 Jun, 2015, 08.49 PM IST
More high-intensity earthquakes likely in region: ExpertsA L Ramanathan from JNU, says the Indian plate has been active and release of energy in the form of earthquakes is likely to continue over ...
13 May, 2015, 11.18 AM IST
Predicting earthquakes is very much a work in progressAfter the dust settles on the tragedy, the current Nepal earthquake will provide an opportunity to advance our understanding of earthquake ...
02 May, 2015, 05.11 AM IST
Cannot predict earthquakes, government tells Lok SabhaIt is only by "indirect" means, like changes in water wave pattern or temperature anomalies that experts look for signs of the natural disa...
29 Apr, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
Hoax alert! Messages don't predict earthquakesAfter the earthquake and the aftershocks, Delhi is divided between serial 'warners' and those constantly panicking.
28 Apr, 2015, 12.35 PM IST
Earthquake in Himalayan region: A catastrophe waiting to happen?Earthquakes are inevitable in almost the entire cross-section of the Himalayas and a population of more than 50 million is at risk, says a ...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
A catastrophe waiting to happen in cross-section of the Himalayas and adjoining plains?The study, Himalayan Seismic Hazard, published says the longer the time interval between the last big earthquake in the region the higher t...
27 Apr, 2015, 06.53 AM IST
Quake wake-up call for government; need better building technology: ExpertHe stressed on the need for advancements in construction technology so that buildings may be designed to withstand the impact of such natur...
26 Apr, 2015, 12.14 AM IST
Gujarat's Institute of Seismological Research to come up with earthquake prediction systemGujarat had witnessed one of the most horrific earthquakes on January 26, 2001, taking the toll of more than 10,000 lives, in Kutch.
06 Apr, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Geological Survey of India to take over earthquake management from Indian Meteorological DepartmentThe GSI will now take over the work of seismic hazard risk mapping work at micro-level from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for 30 m...
17 Jul, 2014, 03.08 PM IST