Background
Overview
India shares the geologically active and fragile Himalayan region, making it highly vulnerable to similar geodisasters. Understanding the scientific mechanisms of these hazards is crucial for effective disaster risk reduction, infrastructure planning, and ensuring the safety and resilience of mountain communities. The increasing frequency and intensity of such events, potentially linked to climate change, highlight their significance for national development and environmental policy.
The Himalayas, a young and tectonically active mountain range, are highly susceptible to various geohazards including landslides, avalanches, and flash floods. These events are often triggered by complex interactions of geological instability, seismic activity, and extreme weather, posing significant risks to human settlements and infrastructure.