On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering question
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
India plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port reliance. However, the island's location in Seismic Zone V presents considerable geological risks. Engineers are developing innovative solutions to address seismic activity and land subsidence. The project's success hinges on adapting infrastructure to the island's volatile geology.
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