Gujarat gets software to detect earthquakes
1 Nov 2009, 2007 Hrs

Add comment          Mail          Print          Write to Editor

Gandhinagar, Nov. 1 The Seismological Research Institute (SRI), Gandhinagar, has acquired a German-based software that will enable geologists to detect and track trends below the surface of the earth.

With the aid of this software, this institute is now equipped with an early warning mechanism to detect probable earthquake.

The SRI was set up in to detect the movements under the ground since this region is prone to frequent tremors, the most horrifying earthquake being that of 2001.

It monitors the entire state with regular inputs from 38 Geo-Seismological centres. 11 of these have been installed with latest systems to analyse.

"Manual location of the epicentre of earthquake takes around ten minutes. Now, we have a plan of auto-location programme by which we can find out the magnitude and epicentre in 10 seconds. If a damaging earthquake initiates in Kutch region, it takes around 40 seconds for the damaging tremors to reach Gujarat," said Dr. B.K. Rastogi, Director General, Institute of Seismological Research, Gandhinagar.

The network of permanent seismological observatories project digital broadband seismographs.

The seismic data from these observatories are downloaded at Gandhinagar via VSAT.

The seismic activity is monitored round the clock. The details of any regional earthquake are reported within few minutes.

In addition to this, a network of 40 Strong Motion Accelerographs (SMA) is also established to record strong ground motions.

Kutch area acts as an ideal case study for SRI since frequent long distance tremors occur in this region. (ANI)

Related Latest

Miley Cyrus gets relief from controversial race photo lawsuit New micro-endoscope may help detect tumours early Coimbatore farmer gets high yield of tomatoes, using green house technology Parthiv Patel slams century, Gujarat takes lead against Hyderabad (Ranji Trophy) Manthan gets $15-million second round venture funding 6 more arrested in Geeta Aulakh murder case, husband gets bail Bundelkhand gets Rs.7,266 crore drought relief package Chadha, Bhandarkar tied for lead at Gujarat Open amateur Brain's immune system gets activated in schizophrenia Female fan gets naked at Robert Pattinson's request!

Related Latest

Green Park stadium's scoreboard, the only manually operated scoreboard in India Dalai Lama hopes PM will discuss Tibet issue with the U.S. leadership 3 injured in fire at Jodhpur's handloom showroom White House prepares for first state visit by Manmohan Singh Bamboo fencing on Nainital's hillside roads to prevent mishaps Indian Navy vessel on solo circumnavigation of world reaches New Zealand Fort Hood gunman couldn't wait to join Qaeda imam in paradise in the afterlife AirAsia set to become most connected non-local airline in India Clarke's ultimate dream is Australian captaincy Winning more important to Murray than money

• Green Park stadium's scoreboard, the only manually operated scoreboard in India
• Dalai Lama hopes PM will discuss Tibet issue with the U.S. leadership
• White House prepares for first state visit by Manmohan Singh
• 3 injured in fire at Jodhpur's handloom showroom
• Bamboo fencing on Nainital's hillside roads to prevent mishaps

• भारतीय क्रिकेट की मजबूत दीवार
• कंगारूओं के आगे ढेर, चीतों से कैसे मुकाबला करेंगें शेर
• Reducing greenhouse gases may not be enough to slow global warming
• बीकानेर महापौर चुनावः एक विश्लेषण
• Deepawali: The Festival Of Lights