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India: Study on tremblors to help quake-proof structures

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By Govind Kamat Maad 

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A research paper, ‘Different seismicity levels for the state of Goa, India,' authored by Nisha Naik, associate professor of civil engineering, Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, and Deepankar Choudhury, professot of civil engineering, IIT Bombay, explains the seismic hazard analysis carried out by them for Goa, considering three scenarios, based on which seismic hazard maps were developed for the state, for the first time. 

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The fault map and the seismo-tectonic map of Goa that were developed attempt to ascertain the extent of influence of past earthquakes in the seismic influence zone on Goa. A seismo-tectonic map shows the location of all seismic sources and seismic events occurring in the seismic influence zone. 

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Explaining the application of the research for Goa from the seismology point of view, Satyesh Kakodkar, assistant professor of civil engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, said the tectonic maps would aid in designing quake-proof structures in the state thereby enhancing Goa’s preparedness towards disaster response.

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Hazards Earthquake
Themes Risk identification and assessment GIS and mapping Structural safety
Country and region India
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