China’s Large and Mysterious Dam Project Is Alarming Neighbors and Experts
The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, ...
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4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Assam
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hit Assam and several northeastern states last night. However, no damage to properties or loss of life was reported. According to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) ...
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hits Myanmar, tremors felt across Assam
An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar, with tremors being felt across various parts of Assam.
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Tibet earthquake exposes threat Chinese mega dam project on Brahmaputra poses to Tibet, India, and Bangladesh
The devastating earthquake in Tibet last Tuesday that left 126 dead and 188 injured has exposed the danger associated with ...
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Barika Chuburi Pin Code
India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...
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Knowledge nugget of the day: Earthquakes
(Relevance: Earthquakes are significant geophysical phenomena as they are included in the UPSC CSE syllabus. They encompass various topics such as disaster management and geography, including plate ...
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How youth-led initiative is empowering Kogi’s future generation to combat flood risks, others
“Using geospatial mapping tools, we train youth to identify flood-prone zones within their communities. GRMI’s approach includes hands-on mapping exercises, helping young people understand ...
Cyprus Mail16d
Cyprus’ death traps
The island lies in an earthquake-prone zone: buildings with foundational cracks, weakened walls or outdated designs are far more vulnerable to collapse. Construction materials must be imported ...
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Tibet's 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake: A Tragic Reminder
Historically, China has faced numerous deadly earthquakes in similarly prone areas, including the infamous 2008 quake of magnitude 8.0, which resulted in over 69,000 fatalities. The Qinghai-Tibetan ...
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Los Angeles Zoning Laws Pushed People and Homes Toward Fire-Prone Areas
The American Planning Association identifies these neighborhoods—the origin points of the present firestorm—as "Very High Fire Hazard" zones. The California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
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EXPLAINER | What China’s mega dam project means for India
in an earthquake-prone zone of the Himalayas ... facing protests from activists and citizens in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Bhutan too has planned and built dams that have worried India and ...
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Delta Boarding Zones: Everything to Know About the New Delta Boarding Order
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