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2. Natural Hazards in India: A Review

verfasst von : B. K. Rastogi

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Abstract

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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Metadaten
Titel
Natural Hazards in India: A Review
verfasst von
B. K. Rastogi
Copyright-Jahr
2025
Verlag
Springer Nature Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7658-0_2