EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a mock drill on emergency and rescue operations in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on fire incidents and earthquake preparedness. The drill aimed to enhance disaster readiness and involved sce...

Unprecedentedly many earthquakes have struck Southern California this year, with one in Malibu measuring 4.7 on the seismic intensity scale. The possibility of more seismic activity and the experts' advice to remain ready for more significant events...

A Gallup survey revealed that Southeast Asia, despite frequent natural disasters, demonstrated high preparedness levels. Initiatives led by ASEAN, effective early-warning systems, and good access to disaster finance were key factors. The study highl...

Taiwan experienced its most potent earthquake in 25 years, resulting in at least nine fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant infrastructure damage. The island, situated along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," faces frequent seismic activity due to...

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, leaving one dead, over 50 injured, and causing 26 building collapses. It's the strongest in 25 years, triggering tsunami warnings.

Taylor Swift's concerts are well attended across the world and her songs such "Shake It Off", "You Belong With Me", "Love Story", "Cruel Summer", and '22' have drawn thundering responses.

The NDRF has decided to observe 2024 as the year of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) preparedness and response and will undertake training and exercises to attain better capability. The Union home ministry has sanctioned fresh e...

Japan issues tsunami warning post 7.6 magnitude quakes hitting Ishikawa, causing collapses and power outages. Urgent evacuations advised as waves over 1.2m hit, with predictions of 3m waves. Government urges swift action; experts warn of potential t...

An AI-driven tool developed by scientists at The University of Texas was 70% accurate in predicting earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China. The AI successfully predicted 14 earthquakes within 320 km of their estimated location and at ...

Earthquakes are the result of the Earth's ever-moving tectonic plates. They serve as a reminder of the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our planet. While we cannot prevent earthquakes, understanding their causes and effects can help us better pre...

United Nations, India has told the UN General Assembly that it accords high importance to disaster risk reduction issues and is developing ambitious mitigation programmes to reduce the risk of losses from all hazards, including landslides, floods, e...

Dr. N Purnachandra Rao, chief scientist at the National Geophysical Research Institute said, “The region referred to as the seismic gap between Himachal and the western part of Nepal including Uttarakhand is prone to earthquakes that might occur at ...

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the force is proud of its medical team for rendering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to quake-hit Turkiye, and asserted that the mobilisation of a field hospital in short time indicates the team...

"Final NDRF team under #OperationDost returns home from Turkiye. 3 Teams of 151 @NDRFHQ personnel & dog squads extended assistance to earthquake affected Turkiye," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Twitter.

IUCN India and the TCS Foundation have launched an initiative, "Himalaya for the Future", which aims to enhance sustainability and the well-being of the people in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) and downstream communities.

Senior geophysicist of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology Ajay Paul said the Himalayas have come into existence as a result of a collision between Indian and Eurasian plates.

6.0 magnitude earthquake in Nepal took place 147 km ESE of Kathmandu, at 8.13 a. m IST around Martim Birta of Khotang district.

Experts believe that with earthquakes up to 6.8 in magnitude recorded in the past, an emergency kit carrying important documents and essentials like food and water must be kept packed near the exit of the house in case of any emergency or disaster.

Simrandeep Singh, the CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), said training of the board staff has already begun.