Earthquake of 1950

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:aftershock_magnitude up to 6.0
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 8.6
gptkbp:building_damage extensive
gptkbp:casualties over 1,500
gptkbp:collaboration collaboration with international agencies
gptkbp:community_engagement local communities engaged in recovery efforts
gptkbp:community_involvement strengthened community bonds
gptkbp:community_recovery long-term recovery efforts
gptkbp:cultural_heritage_damage destruction of historical sites
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local folklore
gptkbp:date 1950-08-15
gptkbp:depth 10 km
gptkbp:earthquake_prone_area Himalayan belt
gptkbp:economic_impact significant economic losses
gptkbp:emergency_services no
improved disaster preparedness
gptkbp:environmental_impact deforestation due to landslides
gptkbp:followed_by numerous
gptkbp:geological_formation led to further geological research
gptkbp:geological_impact landslides
gptkbp:government_response establishment of disaster management protocols
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War II era
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest earthquakes in India
gptkbp:home_arena 26.5° N 93.5° E
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Earthquake of 1950
gptkbp:infrastructure_damage roads and bridges
gptkbp:international_response aid from neighboring countries
gptkbp:is_affected_by Northeast India
gptkbp:land_use_change altered land use patterns
gptkbp:last_eruption increased in the region
gptkbp:legacy remains a significant event in Indian history
gptkbp:local_government involved in recovery efforts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Assam,_India
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage in newspapers
gptkbp:notable_effects displacement of population
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of earthquake risks
gptkbp:public_health_impact spread of diseases due to displacement
gptkbp:publication numerous studies published
gptkbp:recorded_by seismographs
gptkbp:region Himalayan region
gptkbp:research studied for tectonic activity
gptkbp:responds_to relief efforts initiated
gptkbp:scientific_conclusions led to better understanding of seismic risks
gptkbp:scientific_investigation led to establishment of seismic monitoring stations
gptkbp:seismic_hazard_assessment influenced future assessments
gptkbp:seismic_zone Zone V
gptkbp:type megathrust earthquake
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Convento_de_Santo_Domingo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7