The powerful earthquake that struck the kutch area in gujarat at 8. The epicentre of the gujarat earthquake was a small town called bhuj. Yet, although the model is celebrated, it is vital to highlight certain concerns flattened in the bhuj plan. The bhuj earthquake district of kutch, state of gujarat india january 26, 2001 a reconnaissance report identification of priority issues prepared for drmworld institute for disaster risk management krishna s. Maximum number of death and damage was at bhuj, which was the epicentre of earthquake. Response to gujarat earthquake amma, mata amritanandamayi devi. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari in bhachau taluka of kutch district of gujarat, india.
Economic consequences of the earthquake disaster loss, reconstruction cost and output loss. The gujarat earthquake 2001 anil kkumar sinha, senior technical advisor, asian disaster reduction center one of the two most deadly earthquakes to strike india in its recorded history was the bhuj earthquake that shook the indian province of gujarat on the morning of january 26, 2001 republic day. Epicentre 20 km north east of bhuj, the headquarter of kutch. Bhuj earthquake india 2001 a complete study civildigital. Feb 02, 2002 the massive earthquake killed between 14 000 and 20 000 people, damaged over 1. The richter scale earthquake measured the magnitude of the quake between 7. The decision to send a team of earthquake engineering researchers and seismologists half way around the world to investigate a tragic earthquake was indeed a difficult one to make considering the circumstances. Mar, 2016 about 65 ngos were active in kutch alone who adopted 211 villages and constructed 32,297 houses at the cost of rs. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari in bhachau taluka of kutch distri ct of gujar at, india the int raplate earthqua ke reached 7. Bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on jan. In this paper, we present a method of earthquake damage detection by comparing the optical images with panchromatic bands for the gujarat, india earthquake, which occurred on january 26, 2001. Oct 14, 2019 2001 gujarat earthquake the earthquake killed between, and 20, people including 18 in southeastern pakistaninjured anotherand destroyed nearlyhomes. Feb 23, 20 bhuj earthquake and its tectonic setting the mw7.
Sep 18, 2019 any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. Jan 28, 2001 january 26th, 2001 indias republic day amma was giving darshan in kodungallur, kerala when one of the worst earthquakes in indian history hit bhuj, gujarat. A devastating earthquake hit india this morning, killing more than 1,000 based on news reports as it toppled buildings and houses. It turned out to be one of the two most deadly earthquakes in the recorded history of india, with almost 20,000 people confirmed as dead, and another. Oct 23, 20 the following are the major information relating to jan. Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report. Nov 15, 2012 a lethargic approach, of course, is not unique to the gujarat government. The key cities in the area are bhu j that was clearly zo ne v, and. The earthquake struck near the town of bhuj on the morning of indias annual republic day celebrating the creation of the republic of india in 1950, and it was felt bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on jan.
It turned out to be one of the two most deadly earthquakes in the recorded history of india, with almost 20,000 people confirmed as dead, and another 166,000 injured. Gujarat earthquake free download as powerpoint presentation. The indian meteorological department estimated the intensity of the earthquake at 6. A powerful earthquake rocked the western state of gujarat in india at 08. The 2001 gujarat earthqua ke, also known as th e bhuj earthqua ke, occurred on 26 january, indias 52nd republic day, at 08. Wikimedia commons has media related to gujarat earthquake. This, while society was more than up to the challenge. The 2001 gujarat earthquake, also known as the bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 january, indias 52nd republic day, at 08.
Gujarat earthquake emergency reconstruction project geerp was started by gsdma, with financial help from world bank, asian development bank, govt of india and other donor agencies. National information centre of earthquake engineering iit. The following are the major information relating to jan. The gujarat earthquake was caused by movement on a previously unknown southdipping fault, trending parallel to the inferred rift structures. Earthquake is a natural disaster that results due to tectonic movement in the earths crust. The state assumed its present form in 1960, when the former bombay state was divided between maharashtra and gujarat on the basis of language. The republic day, bhuj earthquake of 26 january 2001.
The biggest setback was the total demolition of the bhuj civil hospital. Damage assessment after 2001 gujarat earthquake using landsat. It is difficult to digest though that casualness characterised the quality and manner of rescue and relief work in the face of the great gujarat earthquake. The most devastation earthquake in the last 150 years. Gujarat draws its name from the gurjara supposedly a subtribe of the huns, who ruled the area during the 8th and 9th centuries ce. Gujarat all district information pdf my school clerk. From disaster to development whos role in the gujarat earthquake three reports have been issued describing the activities undertaken by who after the devastating earthquake hit the kachchh district of gujarat on 26 january 2001 affecting 37. The seismic waves travel in all the direction and the effect is seen more if the waves are near the epicentre.
The loss of life and nearly all of the destruction of physical assets took place in western and central gujarat, where around 20 million people live and work. There should be a national learning to take appropriate or specific steps for disaster reduction, mitigation, prevention and preparedness. India has a very long history of earthquake occurrence. A magisterial court has acquitted three builders and an architect in connection with a case of building collapse in paldi area during the 2001 earthqu. The january 26, 2001 earthquake a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7. Gujarat earthquake causes major mental health problems. The initial reports were badbuildings were rubble, entire villages had been razed, and the injured and the dead were uncountable. Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report executive summary india suffered a devastating earthquake on january 26, 2001. The gujarat earthquake is also known as the bhuj earthquake. The data used in this study are optical remote sensing images taken by landsat7 satellite on january 8 and february 29, 2001, before and after the earthquake. The death toll is expected to rise quickly as rescue teams flood into the worstaffected towns bhuj, in the state of gujarat, and the nearby city of ahmedabad. Gujarat s institute of seismological research to come up with earthquake prediction system 06 apr, 2015, 05. In bhujs rebuilding, the gujarat approach is widely looked at as a model for reconstruction.
The january 26th earthquake is the most damaging event in the region to date, with at least 20,000 fatalities, 166,836 injuries, and nearly a million buildings destroyed or damaged. Gujarat earthquake relief mission report of who activities, 1 august 2001 31 january 2002 the main areas of activity of who in the last six months were. The gujarat earthquake 2001 asian disaster reduction center earthquake information at a glance date and time of occurrence of earthquake. The earthquake was estimated by usgs to have a moment magnitude of 7. The epicentre was reported to be near a major town called bhuj in the kachchh region of gujarat. Earthquake protection, definition, causes, effects, precaution. It has experienced some of the most devastating earthquakes in past with magnitude as high as 8. Jan 26, 2001 a devastating earthquake hit india this morning, killing more than 1,000 based on news reports as it toppled buildings and houses. Best magic show in the world genius rubiks cube magician americas got talent duration. What was the cause of the earthquake in gujarat 2001.
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