The earthquake in Bhuj, Gujarat took place in
26 January, 2001
Bhuj Earthquake Date Explained
The devastating earthquake that struck the Kutch district in Gujarat, particularly affecting the city of Bhuj, occurred on 26 January, 2001. This date is significant as it coincided with India's Republic Day celebrations.
Understanding the Bhuj Earthquake
The earthquake, often referred to as the Gujarat Earthquake or the Bhuj Earthquake, was a major seismic event. Its epicentre was near the town of Chopda, about 9 km south-southwest of the city of Bhuj. The earthquake had a moment magnitude of 7.7 and caused widespread destruction across Gujarat.
Key details about the event:
- Location: Kutch District, Gujarat, India (Epicentre near Bhuj)
- Date: 26 January, 2001
- Time: Approximately 8:46 AM IST
- Magnitude: 7.7 Mw
The earthquake resulted in a massive loss of life and property, significantly impacting the infrastructure and economy of the region. Understanding the exact date is crucial for historical and disaster management contexts.
Important Questions from Hazards and Disasters
Which one of the following is a meteorological hazard?
Match the List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below :
List-I
(Emitter)
List-II
(Emitted Products)
A. Decaying plants
1. Carbon monoxide
B. Volcanoes
2. Salt spray
C. Ocean
3. Hydrogen sulphide
D. Forest fires
4. Sulfur oxides
Consider the following features related to a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF):
a. Involves sudden release of meltwater
b. Failure of moraine and ice dam
c. Large downstream discharge causing floods
d. Rapid event casting for few seconds
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(Geomorphic Hazards)
List-II
(Areas of Occurrence)
a. Faulting i. Krakatoa Earthquake (1883) b. Vulcanicity ii. Greece Earthquake (1931) c. Hydrostatic pressure iii. Gujarat Earthquake (2001) d. Plate movement iv. California Earthquake (1906)
Choose the correct option from those given below:
