Geologists allay fears over tremors, say Deccan Plateau is safe zone

A series of seismic activities in parts of Karnataka are not major ones, hence there was no need to worry because the Deccan Plateau is a safe zone, geologists have said.

The tremors in Kodagu district and adjoining districts of Hassan, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Dakshina Kannada besides Vijayapura and neighbouring regions in north Karnataka have been felt since June 26.

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Kodagu reported several incidents of landslide and in one incident three days ago, three labourers were killed.

Incidentally, the seismic activities became more visible soon after a major earthquake in Afghanistan, which killed several people and left many injured.

But, the geologists in Karnataka were unanimous in saying there was no need to panic as the Deccan Plateau is a safe zone seismically.

They were also of the opinion that these tremors were essential as the pressure caused by the disturbance is coming out in the form of mild tremor.

Earthquake is not a regional phenomenon. The Indian subcontinent is always moving. Each year, the subcontinent is moving 0.5 centimetre. So, there would always be some internal disturbance, Dr Lakshmamma, Joint Director in the Department of Mines and Geology, told

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