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The 7.5 magnitude that shook northeast Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday, 26. October, was a type of quake not easily understood by scientists, even though it happened in what US Geological Survey calls ?one of the most seismically hazardous regions on Earth.? The quake in the mountain ranges triggered landslides, destroyed buildings, and killed more than 100 people, and rescue workers are still assessing the damage. About 16 earthquakes at least this strong strike around the world annually. In the last century, seven of them have happened within 155 miles (250 kilometers) of Monday?s earthquake. But geologists don?t have detailed seismic monitoring from the Hindu Kush range because of its remoteness and proximity to conflict, making it difficult to understand the forces behind quakes there. ?It?s a shame,? says Greg Beroza, a geophysicist at Stanford University. ?We don?t have much data in that part of the world.? Further complicating the matter, the USGS says the earthquake happened 130 miles (210 kilometers) underground, and deep quakes like this are a bit of a mystery to researchers National Geographic. What we need is an effective strategy on a national and international level for disaster risk. There are thousands of people who die through such disasters, many lose their employment opportunities, and there is a large damage to the infrastructure of the country. It affects economies and hence damages a country's development. We must ensure that we are prepared for such happenings, and thus, the governments should plan and lay out strategies to overcomes hurdles that are caused by natural disasters. Only then can we minimise the damages! |
 
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Complete agreement with Rohan and Arushi! We must be more vigilant and take better action to avoid large damage
Posted 30-10-2015 06:15
Bindu, your good wishes are really nice! I think we need to take note of all these disasters and try our best to prevent damage.
Posted 30-10-2015 06:15
Yes Luiz, completely agreed
Posted 30-10-2015 06:14
Thank you Harmanjot for your kind message
Posted 30-10-2015 06:13
I was very sad to hear this news.All we can do is be better prepared for such natural calamities.Stay safe.Stay strong.
Posted 29-10-2015 22:27
That is something that we do not have control. Unfortunately, a lot of people suffer and it hurts me. I hope everything can get better soon. Thanks for the report mate! Keep sharing!
Posted 29-10-2015 12:34
Whenever such disasters strikes we remember God but what we must do is effective monitoring & curbing the climate change.
It is depressing but true that we humans are responsible for such calamities. They were not existing few decades ago.
Glad that you are safe, Fahad. God Bless & Take care. Our deepest sympathies & we promise to do all that takes care to provide the relief to the affected people.
Posted 28-10-2015 20:13
I agree with Bindudi that natural calamities like earthquakes are beyond our control but we can at least be best prepared to face their consequences. Really sad to know about loss of lives and infrastructure. I hope and pray that God bless Pakistan with much more safety and prosperity and help it to recover from this soon. Take care.
Posted 28-10-2015 18:15
Dear Fahad, glad to know you are safe. We Nepalese can understanding the depth and trauma of earthquake as we faced it recently and are still recovering though not fully. Natural disasters are inevitable but we can make measures to minimize the losses and damage through alertness and effective monitoring system.
Sending prayers for injured people to recover early. May the departed souls rest in peace.
Stay strong dear people of Pakistan, Afghanistan and South Asia as a whole.
Posted 28-10-2015 11:43