Earth Quakes

Q. These days I hear that the frequency of hits of earth quake is rising in India . Is there any statistics   available on this conclusion ? .Recently  a news paper - may be The Hindustan Times published that data.In case if you  have any data on this subject could you please send me accross ?
A. You are right Hindustan Times (New Delhi) dated 31st Jan 2001 had published statistical data on rising earthquakes in India. We also have statistical data on rising earthquakes across the world provided by US Geological Survey National Earthquake Information centre, Washington. Our fortnightly newsmagazine Down To Earth had an Analysis on Earthquakes.   This also has some information on this aspect.

Besides this we have some interesting articles on this aspect. Please send us your mailing address so that we can post these articles and data to you.

Q.  I am very impressed with your website and the work you do.  My College would like to twin with a school or college in a town or village in India, perhaps in the zone affected by the recent earthquake in Gujarat.  We would like to get involved with environmental projects and would be grateful if you could help us with this long-term goal, or let us know who could help.
A. You may contact
Mr. Mihir R Bhatt, Director, Disaster Mitigation Institute,
411 Sakar Five Near Natraj Cinema, Ashram Road,
Ahmedabad- 380001, Gujarat.
e-mail: dmi@southasiadisasters.net
Website: www.southasiadisasters.net

2. You may contact Ms. Supriya Akerkar also at supriya_akerkar@hotmail.com. She is Project Director, Action Aid (Gujarat Earthquake Relief  and Rehabilitation Programme).