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Color seismic zones in India out line map. .

The Geological Survey Of India (G.S.I) first published the seismic zoning map of the India in the year 1935. This map tells us about the earthquake prone areas in India. The Map is color coded in different color which shows four different seismic zones of India. They are as follows:

1. Zone – II: This is the least active seismic zone.


2. Zone – III: It is included in the moderate seismic zone.


3. Zone – IV: This is considered to be high seismic zone.


4. Zone – V: It is the highest seismic zone.


The Map Below shows the Seismic Zones of India.



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