Delhi, the capital of India is bounded by the Indo-Gangetic zalluvial plains in the North and East, by Thar desert in the West and by Aravalli hill ranges IN THE South. The terrain of Delhi is flat in general except for alow NNE-SSW trending ridge which is considered and extention of the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan.
A minor earthquake rattled New Delhi and adjoining areas early on Monday morning, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
An official with the Indian Meteorological Department, which monitors earthquakes, said the 4.3-magnitude quake struck at about 4:43 a.m. Besides the capital, the tremor was felt in surrounding areas such as Noida (UP), Faridabad and Gurgaon (both in Haryana).
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Delhi Earthquake Earthquake in Delhi
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