Assam is located in one of India’s most seismically active regions and is classified by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) as Hazard Zone V, the highest risk zone in the country. Zone V is considered a “very high damage risk” area, where earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above can occur, putting structures at greater risk of severe damage.
Assam is located in one of India’s most seismically active regions and is classified by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) as Hazard Zone V, the highest risk zone in the country. Zone V is considered a “very high damage risk” area, where earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above can occur, putting structures at greater risk of severe damage.