Major earthquake warning in Uttarakhand: Central Himalayas at risk due to high energy stored, scientists warn

Dehradun : A recent warning from scientists has brought attention to a grave risk in the Himalayan region: a major earthquake could strike the central Himalayas, including Uttarakhand, at any time.

This alert is based on geological studies, seismic data, and an understanding of how the mountains are formed and changing.

Central Himalayan region is under danger of large-magnitude quakes

Vineet Gehlot, Senior Scientist and Director of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, stated that the Himalayas are a highly earthquake-prone region. Uttarakhand has not experienced a major earthquake in the last 300 to 400 years, suggesting that the region is particularly vulnerable in the future. He added that ongoing studies on earthquakes in the Himalayan region have revealed that significant amo