Aug 07, 2010 the 2001 gujarat earthquake occurred on january 26, 2001, at 03. Overview of gujarat and the earthquakeaffected area prior to the disaster. Media in category 2001 gujarat earthquake the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. According to the initial press reports on the gujarat earthquake in india on 26 january 2001, which. The most devastation earthquake in the last 150 years. Aug 28, 2010 in the history of natural calamities, the 2001 gujarat earthquake was the most devastating in india. The gujarat earthquake has given a sort of national wake up call to look within and introspect again on the state of disaster preparedness of the country. Last years earthquake in gujarat, which occurred a year ago last saturday, resulted in widespread but neglected mental health problems, a conference of nongovernmental organisations and mental health specialists meeting in ahmedabad, india, concluded last week. Interdisciplinary observations on the january 2001 bhuj, gujarat. Abstract the january 26 2001 gujarat earthquake m w 7.
The gujarat quake is somewhat unusual in that it occurred over 400 km to the southeast of the tectonic boundary separating asia and india most occur to. The earthquake is considered an intraplate earthquake because it occurred a great distance from any plate boundary, where the theory of plate tectonics says most earthquakes of this size happen. In the history of natural calamities, the 2001 gujarat earthquake was the most devastating in india. 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. 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. Epicentre 20 km north east of bhuj, the headquarter of kutch. Explore gujarat 2001 earthquake profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of gujarat 2001. Gujarat emergency earthquake reconstruction program. The epicenter was located in the northeast of bhuj city and the quake affected over 8,792 villages in 171 talukas governmental administrative units of the 21 districts in gujarat 7, 8. Aug 29, 2016 the cause of the gujarat earthquake on jan. Ifrc choreographer of disaster management the gujarat earthquake. A3 notes on meetings with collectors and other individuals.
Oct 23, 20 the following are the major information relating to jan. Gujarat earthquake photographs of dls hospital buildings at adipur, kutch showing damage and destruction entrance of the hospital severe damage to the hospital big cracks in the walls of thehospital buildings pictures taken during visit to devastated region. What was the cause of the earthquake in gujarat 2001. Maximum number of death and damage was at bhuj, which was the epicentre of earthquake. The initial reports were badbuildings were rubble, entire villages had been razed, and the injured and the dead were uncountable. Dec 11, 2008 the earthquake is considered an intraplate earthquake because it occurred a great distance from any plate boundary, where the theory of plate tectonics says most earthquakes of this size happen. Figure 1 shows some of the locations of the places. India gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report. Mishra is presently chairman, gujarat electricity regulatory commission. This is one of the largest instrumented earthquakes in peninsula india. Pdf gujarat earthquake, january 2001 lessons to be learnt.
A major earthquake struck gujarat, india, on 26 january 2001 at 08. In the history of natural calamities, the 2001 gujarat. Gujarat earthquake, january 2001 lessons to be learnt. 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. Geological survey, this quake was a complex earthquake, involving a small event followed by the larg. The recent quake was also very similar to the powerful, 8. There should be a national learning to take appropriate or specific steps for disaster reduction, mitigation, prevention and preparedness. Jan 25, 20 the impact of catastrophes on national and regional economies.
Oct 06, 2014 study of the january 26, 2001 gujarat earthquake. This case was written by research associate ramina samii, and luk n. The 2001 gujarat earthquake took place at a distance of 20 kilometers from bhuj, gujarat, and was scaled as 6. Earthquake 10 months 2 months 1 week 36 hours 26th jan 2001 project timeline nfis and shelter construction india bhuj b. The last earthquake with its epicenter in india was the gujarat earthquake of january 26, 2001. The january 26, 2001 earthquake a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7. The entire approach was to provide relief after the occurrence of the disaster as. Technology, nadiad, gujarat, shared his observations of postearthquake inspection of buildings. The richter scale earthquake measured the magnitude of the quake between 7. Feb 23, 20 bhuj earthquake and its tectonic setting the mw7. Because of this, this area was not completely prepared for an earthquake of such size. Nearest location is virginia tech observatory on virginia tech campus. 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. Sahoo significant changes in the ocean parameters after the gujarat earthquake.
The kutch earthquake 2001 recollections, lessons and insights pramod k. The 2001 gujarat earthquake occurred on january 26, 2001, at 03. The 2001 gujarat earthquake took place on the 26th january when the republic day celebration was going on. The impact of catastrophes on national and regional economies. On 26 january 2001, an earthquake struck the kutch district of gujarat at 8. Epicentre 20 km north east of bhuj, the headquarter of. Jul 10, 2016 o the 2001 gujarat earthquake also known as bhuj earthquake occurred on 26 january, indias 52nd republic day, at 08. The 52 nd republic day will continue to haunt the tragic memory of gujarat earthquake on this day at round 8. The 2001 gujarat earthquake occurred on january 26, 2001, indias 52nd republic day, at 08. Economic consequences of the earthquake disaster loss, reconstruction cost and output loss. Ifrc choreographer of disaster management the gujarat. The gujarat earthquake 2001 asian disaster reduction center. Damage assessment after 2001 gujarat earthquake using. It was the most powerful earthquake to strike india in half a century.
Donations to idrf are tax exempted in the united states tax exempt id. Bhuj earthquake india 2001 a complete study civildigital. Amma immediately sent doctors, ambulances and other volunteers to the region. Housing reconstruction and retrofitting after the 2001 kachchh, gujarat earthquake elizabeth a. The low walls reduced the risk of masonry falling on occupants during future earthquakes. Jan 26, 2001 the earthquake had a magnitude of mw7. Explore gujarat 2001 earthquake profile at times of india. Mar 14, 2001 india gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report. Latest and breaking news on gujarat 2001 earthquake. The 26 th of january 2001 was the worst republic day of independent republic of india ever. Presented at the world bank, washington conference on financing the risks of natural disasters, june 23, 2003. The gujarat earthquake is also known as the bhuj earthquake.
Adb and world banks gujarat earthquake assessment mission visited gujarat during february 1122, 2001 for assessing the economic impact of the earthquake. The effect of the earthquake was felt throughout the indian. The 2001 gujarat earthquake, also known as the bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 january, indias 52nd republic day, at 08. The following is a list of major earthquakes which have occurred in india, including those with epicentres outside india that caused significant damage or casualties in the country. Gujarat earthquake 2001 amma, mata amritanandamayi devi. The earthquake that hit gujarat on january 26th, 2001 was one of the worst disasters in indian historythousands were killed and entire towns and villages were demolished. O the 2001 gujarat earthquake also known as bhuj earthquake occurred on 26 january, indias 52nd republic day, at 08.
Response to gujarat earthquake amma, mata amritanandamayi devi. Gujarat earthquake causes major mental health problems ncbi. Beneath india, the indoaustralian and the eurasian plate are moving towards each other at about 2cm per year. 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.
Gujarat kutch india earthquake of january 26, 2001 lifeline performance edited by john m. India gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment. Ist, a giant earthquake measuring between whopping 7. International federation of red cross and red crescent. Gujarat earthquake causes major mental health problems. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari 3 in epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari 3 in. 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 quake is somewhat unusual in that it occurred over 400 km to the southeast of the tectonic boundary separating asia and. India earthquake of 25 january 2001 in gujarat, india by. 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.
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. The indian meteorological department estimated the intensity of the earthquake at 6. Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report. The gujarat earthquake was the most powerful to strike india since 15 august 1950, when an 8. The earthquake which struck indias western state of gujarat at 08. Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report executive summary india suffered a devastating earthquake on january 26, 2001. Damage to a lesser extent also occurred in the adjoining states of madhya pradesh, maharashtra and rajasthan in india and in sindh province, pakistan. Injury epidemiology after the 2001 gujarat earthquake in. Bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on jan. The reason for the intensity and high frequency of earthquakes is the indian plate driving into asia at a rate of approximately 47 mmyear. 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. Sahoo visited gujarat during february 6 10, 2001 and collected ground truth information to interpret satellite data and ground deformation survey in meizoseismal area.
Introduction gujarat is a state in the north western part of india. Eidinger technical council on lifeline earthquake engineering monograph no. Over one million pamphlets on safe housing repair and reconstruction. The massive earthquake killed between 14 000 and 20 000 people, damaged over 1. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari in bhachau ta luka of kutch district of gujarat, india. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari in bhachau taluka of kutch district of gujarat, india. 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. A manual containing systems and procedures to assist municipal and. The epicenter of what turned out to be the most destructive quake in independent indias history, was 20km. Gujarat earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation. The gujarat earthquake of 26th january 2001 was one of those rare events in india. See shelter projects 2008 for more these school buildings were adapted from the transitional shelters. Gujarat kutch india earthquake of january 26, 2001 lifeline. Gujarat 2001 earthquake videos latest videos of gujarat.
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