Question 3595
Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border of which of the following states?
Answer
Both 1 and 2
Why?
The correct answer is Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It was documented by historians as Sadiya earthquake. This finding could contribute to a seismic hazard map of the eastern Himalaya, which can facilitate construction and planning in the region.
