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Syllabus: GS 1: Earthquakes Why in the News? A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Delhi near Dhaula Kuan, making it the strongest in five years. Delhi’s seismic activity and its location in Zone 4 highlight the need for earthquake preparedness and monitoring. Earthquake in Delhi: A Rare Event Delhi has experienced earthquakes before, but the one …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study published in Nature Geoscience suggests Earth’s inner core has deformed at its outer boundary due to gravitational forces or turbulent flow in the outer core, affecting its rotation and seismic wave patterns observed over the past decades. Study Overview and Key Findings: A study published in Nature Geoscience suggests …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet and Nepal, causing significant casualties and damage. The quake’s epicenter in the Lhasa terrane, near China’s hydroelectric project, raises concerns about regional seismic activity and environmental impacts. Earthquake Details and Location: On January 7, 2025, a 1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibetan China and Nepal, with …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Mount Adams, Washington’s largest volcano, has experienced an increase in seismic activity after thousands of years of dormancy, raising concerns about potential volcanic eruptions. About Mount Adams: Location: Washington State, USA. Height: 12,277 feet (3,742 metres), making it the largest active volcano in Washington by volume. Width: 18 miles (29 kilometres). …
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