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Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by PremAnshu

Power earthquake rocks remote region of Tibet,killing at least 53

Hong kong(CNN) – At least 53 people have been killed after a power earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media ,with tremors felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of northern india. The united states geological society (USGS) said the 7.1 magnitude quake struck at 9:05 a.m local time and was followed by multipe aftershocks . Both the USGS and the china earthquake network center gave the epicenter location high up in the remote Tibetan plateau close to the Himalayan border with Nepal. Another 62 people were injured in the quake ,while more than 1000 houses were damaged in tingri country , where the epicenter is located , state news agency Xinhua reported. Chinese social media videos geolocated by CNN showed damaged roofs ,shop fronts and debris pilling on the streets of Lhatse country , some 86 kilometres (53 miles) from the epicenter. Some cars motorcycles parked along the road were also damaged , the footage showed.

The region close to the epicenter is sparsely populated but small villages are nestled in the remote and often hard to access Himalayan valleys. About 6900 people are estimated to live in 27 villages within a 20-km (12 -miles )radius of the epicenter , according to Xinhua. The nearest major city to the epicenter is the holy city of shigaste , which lies some 180 km (111 miles )away .The city is the traditional seat of the Panchen lama , the second – highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism ,second only to the dalai lama.

Surveillance camera footage at a supermarket in shigatse shared by Xinhua captured the moment the quake struck , with customers running outside as goods fell from quivering shelves . Rescue teams including the chinese air force have joined in search efforts , state broadcaster CCTV reported. Three villages had lost their phone signals by noon , according to the broadcaster . A total of 49 aftershocks were recorded as of noon Monday , according to the china earthquake Network center. In a statement following the quake , Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on officials to make all-out efforts to search and rescue survivors , minimize casualties , properly accommodate affected residents , and ensure their safety and warmth in the winter cold

What is the reason of earthquake in Tibet ?

Earthquake in Tibet , or the border Himalayan region ,are primarily caused by natural geological processes , specifically the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate .This tectonic activity has been ongoing for millions of years and is responsible for the formation of the Himalayas .However , human activities can exacerbate the seismic risk or tigger smaller , localized earthquake .here are some human- related factors that could contribute:

1.Dams and Reservoirs

. Large dams and reservoirs in seismically active areas can induce earthquake through a process called reservoier- induced seismicity. The weight of the water and the infiltration of water into fault lines can tigger seismic activity. . Example :The construction of large hydroelectric projects in the Tibetan region , such as the Zangmu Dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River , has raised concerns about its potential impact on seismic stability.

2.Mining Activities

. Extensive mining and quarrying activities can weaken the Earth ‘s crust , leading to localized stress imbalances and minor earthquakes . mining – induced seismicity has been observed in various parts of the world.

3.Urbanization and infrastructure development

. The construction of roads , tunnels , and heavy infrastructure in fragile ecosystem can alter stress distributions in the Tibetan plateau, such activities are increasing due to development project.

4 .seismic zones in Tibet

. The Himalayan frontal thrust (southern edge of the plateau) is one of the most seismically active regions. . Faults within tibets , such as the Yarlung Tsangpo suture and the Karakoram fault , are significant sources of earthquake .

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