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Earthquakes in Turkey and Causes | |
India’s Earthquake Preparedness | |
GSI Discovers Lithium Resources in J&K | |
Groundwater Loss for the Indian Ganga Basin |
Context
Epicentre
Damage
Vulnerability of the region
Earthquake
Plate Tectonic Theory/Plate Tectonic
Reasons of Turkey’s Earthquakes
Significance of location
Damage to the ancient historical sites
A severe earthquake followed by an almost equal magnitude aftershock hit southeastern Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
About:
India’s terrain is prone to great earthquakes, particularly in the Himalayan plate boundary, which has the potential for large quakes (magnitude 7 and above).
Seismic Zones
Susceptibility of Major Earthquakes
Earthquakes In/Around India
India has experienced several significant earthquakes over the years, here are some examples:
Building Codes and Standards: India has established building codes and standards for earthquake-resistant construction.
The Geological Survey of India has for the first-time established Lithium ‘inferred’ resources(G3) of 5.9 million tonnes in Salal-Haimana area of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
About:
Extraction:
Uses:
Major Global Lithium Reserves:
Lithium Reserves in India:
Assistance in Achieving Targets:
Addressing Global Shortages:
A recent report, "Estimation of groundwater storage loss for the Indian Ganga Basin using multiple lines of evidence," estimates that groundwater storage levels in the Ganga basin have been declining by 2.6 centimeters per year.
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3. What are the implications of groundwater loss for the Indian Ganga Basin? |
4. What is the significance of the Geological Survey of India's discovery of lithium resources in J&K? |
5. How does India's earthquake preparedness compare to other countries prone to seismic activity? |
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