More serious earthquakes predicted in the Himalayas
Friday, December 28, 2012 - 11:00
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have discovered that massive earthquakes in the range of 8 to 8.5 magnitudes on the Richter scale have left clear ground scars in the central Himalayas. This ground-breaking discovery has huge implications for the area along the front of the Himalayan Mountains, given that the region has a population density similar to that of New York City.