Geology to unplanned construction: Decoding why Joshimath is sinking
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena/Disaster Management Source: HT Direction: The article examines the causes of the recent incidents of land subsidence in Joshimath, as well as the preventive measures that are required. Context: The Uttarakhand government has banned construction work in and around Joshimath due to land subsidence, which has resulted …
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