(a) whether mining of materials on the earth has been increasing rapidly;
(b) if so, whether it causes earthquake and Tsunami frequently these days; and
(c) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether mining of materials on the earth has been increasing rapidly;
(b) if so, whether it causes earthquake and Tsunami frequently these days; and
(c) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?
MIN ISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)
(a) Yes, Sir. There has been a growing trend in the mineral production in the country through mining activity.
(a) No Sir. No scientific evidence has been established to show that the mining activity by itself could generate significant earthquake activity or Tsunamis that are triggered by earthquakes.
(b) Question does not arise.