vIndia's 'Bullet Train' will detect earthquake before it happens! 28 seismometers to be installed in MAHSR

[{"selector":"#anim-e230751f-22ad-4875-9da2-a85ffa55e684 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Seismic Safety Measures National High Speed Rail Corporation limited has announced the installation of 28 seismometers for an early earthquake detection system along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR).

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[{"selector":"#anim-baa9fc00-e06a-4cb8-80a4-ff9c88166159 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(63.46153835651606%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Strategic Seismometer Placement Surveys along the MAHSR alignment in earthquake-prone zones were carried out by Japanese experts. Through careful placement along the route, 22 seismometers will be installed, taking into account soil suitability studies and historical seismic data.

[{"selector":"#anim-59e60383-4456-4044-951e-56a892fd4437 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Geographical Distribution Out of the 28 seismometers, 8 will be installed in Maharashtra, covering Mumbai, Thane, Virar, and Boisar. Additionally, 14 seismometers will be positioned in Gujarat, encompassing Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Mahemdavad, and Ahmedabad.

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[{"selector":"#anim-10627f1d-3d06-4b8f-bdcd-bfeb7e1df0be [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Inland Seismometers Six inland seismometers will be erected in earthquake-prone locations, such as Khed, Ratnagiri, Latur, and Pangri in Maharashtra, and Adesar and Old Bhuj in Gujarat, in order to address seismic concerns in particular areas.