Sep 28 2024 to Sep 28 2024 4 p.m.

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Where

Science Gallery Bengaluru

Bellary Road, Ganga Nagar Layout, Ganganagar, Bengaluru 560024

Event Description

What is the earthquake history of Karnataka? Why is it that some regions are more prone to earthquakes than others? Earthquakes are one of nature’s most unpredictable and devastating forces, often catching us off guard. While their origins lie deep within the earth, far beyond our direct observation, certain patterns and signals can help us understand where and why they happen. The Indian subcontinent, bordered by highly active plate boundaries like the Himalayas and Andaman-Nicobar, has experienced numerous powerful quakes. But it’s not just along these borders that the earth trembles. The shocking 1993 Killari earthquake in Maharashtra—a region considered seismically quiet—raised pressing questions about seismic activity in unexpected places, like Karnataka. Join renowned geophysicist Kusala Rajendran to unearth the complexities of seismology in Karnataka.