The Himalayas are facing the maximum number of natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides and floods. The young age of the mountains, active continent–continent collision tectonics and geographical position are all contributory factors. The levels of different hazards in the Himalayas are identified in this chapter.

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Natural Hazards in India: A Review

  • B. K. Rastogi

摘要

The Himalayas are facing the maximum number of natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides and floods. The young age of the mountains, active continent–continent collision tectonics and geographical position are all contributory factors. The levels of different hazards in the Himalayas are identified in this chapter.