Telangana: Earthquake warnings in Telangana

The warnings issued by an organization called 'Earthquake Research and Analysis' regarding the possibility of an earthquake in the Ramagundam region of Telangana state have caused considerable concern among the public. According to the report released by the organization, there are geological signs favorable for large-scale earthquake generation in the areas near Ramagundam.The impact of these tremors is likely to spread to Hyderabad, Warangal and Amaravati.The company is warning that.

Response of government and scientific institutions

These warnings have not been officially confirmed by any government agency, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), or geological research institutes. According to IMD representatives, it is still not scientifically possible to accurately predict earthquakes . Therefore, announcements containing such information should be considered with caution and with scientific criteria.

Expert opinions on earthquake warnings

Scientists and geologist who study earthquakes unanimously say that it is very difficult to predict exactly when and where earthquakes will occur. We know that earthquakes are usually caused by internal collisions and movements of tectonic plates. However, they do not always work in the same way, and their effects are multifaceted. Parts of the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh mainly fall into Zone 2 and 3. This means that these are considered areas prone to low to moderate earthquake intensity. Scientists say that the chances of an earthquake exceeding 5.0 magnitude are very low. Previous earthquakes In 1969, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 occurred in Ongole area of ​​Prakasam district. In 1998, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurred in Adilabad, Telangana. Small earthquakes occurred in Hyderabad in 1984, 1999, and 2013. They say that it is not possible to predict the arrival of earthquakes in advance, so there is no need to panic. However, experts advise to be vigilant. 

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