New study reveals elevated earthquake risk for Chandigarh buildings

tribuneindia.com

A new study warns Chandigarh buildings face elevated earthquake risk due to local ground conditions amplifying seismic shaking. Researchers urge integrating findings into urban planning and stricter building codes for both older and newer multi-storey structures. The study used advanced geophysical and geotechnical methods to assess seismic micro-zonation, highlighting vulnerability near the Himalayan seismic belt.


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