The document discusses several earthquakes, including: 1) The worst earthquake in India occurred on January 26, 2001 in the Kutch district of Gujarat, with an estimated intensity of 6.9-7.7 on the Richter scale. 2) The worst earthquake in the world was a 7.8 magnitude quake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, killing at least 5,000 people and injuring 10,000 more. It destroyed major monuments and world heritage sites near Kathmandu. 3) Earthquakes can have devastating effects by damaging infrastructure and claiming many lives.

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10. What are Seismic waves ?

16. Richter Scale

17. Richter Scale Measurement.

18. Did you know what is special about
Taj Mahal ?

20. Worst Earthquake in India
On 26 January 2001, an earthquake struck the Kutch district of Gujarat at 8.46 am .
It has Epicentre of 20 km North East of Bhuj, the headquarter of Kutch. The Indian
Meteorological Department estimated the intensity of the earthquake at 6.9 Richter.
According to the US Geological Survey, the intensity of the quake was 7.7 Richter.
The quake was the worst in India in the last 180 years.
On Gujarat.

21. Worst Earthquake in World
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in an area between the capital,
Kathmandu, and the city of Pokhara on Saturday April 25, 2015 with what has been
described as a force equaling that of 20 thermonuclear weapons. The devastation
claimed the lives of at least 5,000 people while injuring 10,000 more with authorities
warning that casualty numbers could rise. The devastating quake also destroyed
major monuments such as the Dharahara tower, temples and world heritage sites
near Kathmandu.
On Nepal

22. What are the evil effects of
Earthquake?