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Source: DTE
Context: Union Earth Sciences Minister reported an increased number of earthquakes in 2023, attributing it to the activation of the Almora Fault in Western Nepal.
However, experts dispute this claim, asserting that tectonic collisions, not the Almora Fault, cause earthquakes in the Himalayan region.
What is the Almora Fault?
It is a geological fault located in Western Nepal and extends to the Uttarakhand region in India. It lies on the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT) in the Himalayan fault zone. There are two thrusts in Kumaon, Uttarakhand: One is the South Almora Thrust and the other is the North Almora Thrust.
MBT (Main Boundary Thrust): It is a significant fault in the Himalayas, marking the boundary between the Lesser Himalayas and the Sub-Himalayas.
