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The 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake had devastating effects on both Assam and Tibet. In Assam, 1,526 fatalities were recorded [8] and another 3,300 were reported in Tibet [9] for a total of approximately 4,800 deaths. Alterations of relief were brought about by many rock falls in the Mishmi Hills and surrounding forested regions.
The 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake was one of the largest of all time. 1,530 people were killed and major property damage was caused. Costs were around $20 million (1950 rate). Many large aftershocks followed. These events have been plotted on the map but are not listed to prevent cluttering. 1,530: 17 [101] Fiji, south of: 6.9: 609.8: 21 [102 ...
see 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake: 28.5°N 96.7°E Largest earthquake recorded in mainland India since Independence Day in 1947. 8.7 January 15, 1934 2:13 PM (I.S.T.) Bihar, India see 1934 Nepal–India earthquake: 25°N 85°E The 1934 Nepal–India earthquake or 1934 Bihar–Nepal earthquake was one of the worst earthquakes in India's history.
The reason for the intensity and high frequency of earthquakes is the Indian plate driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year. [1] The following is a list of major earthquakes which have occurred in India , including those with epicentres outside India that caused significant damage or casualties in the country.
1950-08-15: 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake [12: Zayü County, Tibet: 8.6 M w 4,000: Largest seismic event ever recorded in China and largest known seismic event on land. 3,300 deaths in Chinese-claimed territories 1952-08-18: 1952 Damxung earthquake
The largest earthquake in the Lhasa block since 1950. The Lhasa block, bounded by fault-lines, forms southern Tibet. The Mainling quake triggered more than 300 aftershocks, affecting over 12,000 ...
Pages in category "1950 earthquakes" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. ... 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake This page was ...
A Jan. 7 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows buildings collapsing amid intense shaking. "Massive Earthquake 7.1 strikes Nepal-Tibet border," the post's caption reads in part. It was ...