Research

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title :

Probing the Structure and Kinematics of the NW Himalaya for Assessment of Earthquake Hazard Potential

Area of research :

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Focus area :

Assessment of Earthquake Hazard

Principal Investigator :

Dr Ajay Manglik, Scientist, CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad

Timeline Start Year :

2021

Timeline End Year :

2024

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Executive Summary :

Objective: To develop a three-dimensional comprehensive crustal model of the Kumaun-Garhwal Himalaya including the geometry of the Main Himalayan Thrust and depth distribution of seismicity.

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