Earthquake, China and Tibet

Tibet Quake Highlights Earthquake Risk for Dams on Roof of the World
BEIJING (Reuters) - Tibet's earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that killed 126 and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a hydropower building spree by Asian giants China and India in one of the world's most remote, quake-prone regions, experts say.
Tibet earthquake: A wake-up call on seismic risks to dam China is building on Brahmaputra
The earthquake in Tibet not only caused significant destruction but also intensified concerns about the safety of the Brahmaputra hydropower project, a colossal venture in a highly seismic zone
China building world’s BIGGEST DAM in controversial $137bn megaproject – but it’s in a high-risk earthquake zone
CHINA has given the green light to plans for the world’s largest hydropower dam, despite protests from neighbouring countries. Millions could be without water as Tibet is set to become home
Tibet earthquake and the large dams Beijing wants to build
China has long targeted the region for hydroelectric projects to meet its energy needs. Protests have not stopped dam construction, despite a study stressing the risks of an increase in landslides and
A big earthquake causes destruction in Tibet
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on January 7th, killing at least 126 people. The quake’s epicentre was in Dingri county, some 50 miles from the base of Mount Everest and near the holy city of Shigatse.
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Dam in Tibet, a concern for India, Bangladesh
The construction of a colossal hydropower project by China in Tibet has emerged as a matter of grave concern for India, ...
Deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet killing at least 95
BEIJING/KATHMANDU- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on ...
Earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120, striking near holy Buddhist city
A strong earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 ...
Tibet earthquake caused no damage to dams, reservoirs, says Chinese govt
China on Tuesday said the 6.8-magnitude earthquake near one of Tibet's holiest cities, which claimed at least 126 lives, ...
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Massive Earthquake Shakes Tibet, Reveals Danger of Proposed Hydropower Dam
On Tuesday morning, a county in Tibet experienced one of its strongest earthquakes in years. According to official figures, at least 126 people were killed and 188 others injured, and rescue efforts ...
Powerful earthquake kills at least 53 in Tibet, rattles Nepal
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, ...
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“It is very difficult to confirm any of the news that is coming from Tibet”: Tibetan leader on earthquake
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, a Tibetan politician based in India, said that the international media is not allowed to cover the ...
Why Tibet earthquake tremors were felt as far as Delhi, Bihar
As a powerful earthquake struck Tibet, killing 95 people on Tuesday (January 7), tremors were felt as far as Delhi and Bihar.