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Chemical Culprit Behind Indian Poisoning
The pesticides blamed for killing at least 25 children in India are widely used around the world and health experts have raised safety concerns about this class of chemicals in the past also.
Known as organophosphates, the pesticides were developed in Germany in the 1940s and soon became an important defense against agricultural pests.
They are extremely toxic.
The Indian children, aged four to 12, fell ill on Tuesday after eating a lunch consisting of rice, soybeans, and lentils in the village of Mashrakh in the eastern state of Bihar.
The school that the children attended provided free meals under a nationwide program known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Early reports suggest the food—perhaps the rice or the cooking oil used to prepare the food—contained unsafe levels of the pesticide.
Upon entering the body—through ingestion, inhalation, or contact with skin—organophosphates inhibit cholinesterase, an enzyme in the human nervous system that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that carries signals between nerves and muscles.
When cholinesterase is inactivated, acetylcholine builds up in the nerves, which become overactive. Victims of organophosphate poisoning typically die because they can’t breathe.
“It’s a painful way to die,” Boyd Barr said. “You end up suffocating because you are essentially paralyzed.”
The risk of death depends on the amount of exposure and the age of the victim. The symptoms tend to be more severe in young children.
“They’re more vulnerable because their detoxification systems are more immature, so they can’t eliminate the pesticide as well,” Boyd Barr explained.
Doctors typically treat organophosphate poisoning with atropine to alleviate the symptoms and help the patient feel better, and oxine to help replenish the body’s store of cholinesterase.
Small Amounts Tolerated
In the United States, a small amount of organophosphates on crops after harvesting is tolerated and farmers take care to ensure that the amounts don’t reach dangerously high levels.
But in countries such as India, where regulations may not be as strict or the implementation and enforcement of regulations are not as effective, the likelihood of organophosphate poisoning through the contamination of food can be higher, Boyd Barr said.
The Indian school case is not the first instance of organophosphate poisoning: In 1986, more than 20 people in Sierra Leone, many of them children, died after eating bread made with flour that was transported in a truck that was previously used to carry organophosphates.
While high-level exposure to organophosphates can lead to death in the short term, several studies have suggested that chronic low-level exposure can also have serious health consequences, especially for infants and young children.
Source(s): Nat Geo
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Pakistan Earthquake (October 8, 2005) and the Planet Venus
H.N. Singh
Department of Geography, Department of Physics,
R.S.S. (P.G.) College, Pilakhuwa, Ghaziabad,
(U.P.) India.
ABSTRACT
In this research paper an attempt has been made for the prediction of a significant Earthquake on the basis of astronomical data obtained from kundali Software and Earthquake Data from the USGS. For the Previous Study only those Earthquakes have been selected in which 1000 persons or more have lost their lives from the year 1900 up to October 8, 2005. For the use of kundali (Making the Horoscope) the place Delhi has been selected which is situated at 28 N 39, 77 E 13 and for its time morning Hours have been preferred. Role of planet Venus has been examined. This study opens a new avenue in the field of Earthquake predictions on the basis of positional astronomy to make Geographical & Scientific Researches successful in new dimensions like Earthquake Predictions.
Key words: Earthquake prediction, Zodiac, Rhythmic Theory, Planets, Sun , Moon,
INTRODUCTION:
The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Thus it makes an imaginary path, adjoining both the horizons above the ground and also in the opposite side of it. This imaginary path of the Sun is called as the Ecliptic. Thus the Ecliptic is the apparent path of that the Sun traces out in the sky. The Ecliptic serves as the center of a region called the Zodiac which constitutes a band of nine degree on either side. This Zodiac has been divided into 12 equal sectors as signs Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer etc which are spread along with the Zodiac. When we divide 360 degree of a zodiac into 12 sectors, value of each sign remain 30 degree. All the planets move and cross zodiac signs time to time. Our study is based on these crossings. Whenever any planet crosses any sign of zodiac then it is important for us to note (in retrospective study) that how far the Earthquake was (in terms of Time) from the crossing time of any planet in the zodiac signs. For more accuracy we have to go further in more precision as Nakshatras etc. Every sign measures 30 degree and Each Nakshatras measures 13 degree and 20 minutes of a Zodiac. Each sign of Zodiac covers 2 ¼ Nakshatras.
Table –1
Planetary positions in Nakshatras on the dates of worldwide Earthquakes
(1000 or more Deaths) from 1900 to October 8, 2005.
Dates of Earthquakes ( With 1000 or more Deaths ) |
Ascendant |
Sun |
Moon |
Mercury |
Venus |
Mars |
Jupiter |
Saturn |
Uranus |
Neptune |
Pluto |
Rahu |
Ketu |
19-04-1902 |
01 |
01 |
11 |
27 |
24 |
01 |
22 |
21 |
18 |
05 |
05 |
15 |
01 |
16-12-1902 |
19 |
19 |
06 |
19 |
19 |
12 |
22 |
21 |
18 |
06 |
05 |
14 |
01 |
19-04-1903 |
01 |
01 |
20 |
01 |
03 |
12 |
25 |
22 |
19 |
06 |
05 |
14 |
27 |
28-04-1903 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
03 |
04 |
12 |
25 |
22 |
19 |
06 |
05 |
14 |
27 |
04-04-1905 |
27 |
27 |
26 |
01 |
02 |
16 |
02 |
23 |
19 |
06 |
05 |
11 |
24 |
08-09-1905 |
11 |
11 |
20 |
10 |
08 |
18 |
04 |
23 |
19 |
06 |
05 |
10 |
24 |
31-01-1906 |
22 |
22 |
01 |
21 |
22 |
26 |
03 |
24 |
20 |
06 |
05 |
09 |
23 |
16-03-1906 |
25 |
25 |
17 |
27 |
26 |
01 |
03 |
24 |
20 |
06 |
05 |
09 |
23 |
17-08-1906 |
10 |
10 |
07 |
09 |
13 |
09 |
06 |
25 |
19 |
06 |
05 |
09 |
22 |
14-01-1907 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
20 |
18 |
16 |
06 |
24 |
20 |
06 |
05 |
08 |
21 |
21-10-1907 |
14 |
14 |
27 |
16 |
15 |
22 |
09 |
25 |
20 |
07 |
05 |
07 |
20 |
28-12-1908 |
19 |
20 |
24 |
20 |
17 |
16 |
11 |
26 |
20 |
07 |
05 |
05 |
19 |
23-01-1909 |
21 |
21 |
23 |
23 |
20 |
17 |
11 |
26 |
20 |
07 |
05 |
05 |
19 |
09-08-1912 |
09 |
09 |
05 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
17 |
04 |
21 |
07 |
06 |
27 |
13 |
13-01-1915 |
21 |
21 |
18 |
21 |
17 |
20 |
23 |
05 |
22 |
08 |
06 |
23 |
10 |
21-01-1917 |
21 |
21 |
19 |
21 |
20 |
22 |
01 |
08 |
23 |
08 |
06 |
21 |
07 |
30-07-1917 |
08 |
08 |
17 |
10 |
10 |
06 |
04 |
08 |
23 |
08 |
06 |
20 |
06 |
13-02-1918 |
23 |
23 |
25 |
22 |
23 |
12 |
03 |
09 |
23 |
08 |
06 |
19 |
06 |
16-12-1920 |
19 |
19 |
23 |
17 |
22 |
22 |
11 |
12 |
24 |
09 |
06 |
15 |
01 |
24-03-1923 |
26 |
26 |
04 |
25 |
23 |
02 |
16 |
14 |
25 |
09 |
06 |
12 |
25 |
25-05-1923 |
03 |
03 |
12 |
04 |
01 |
05 |
15 |
13 |
25 |
09 |
06 |
11 |
25 |
01-09-1923 |
11 |
11 |
02 |
13 |
10 |
10 |
16 |
14 |
25 |
09 |
06 |
11 |
24 |
16-03-1925 |
25 |
25 |
17 |
26 |
25 |
03 |
20 |
16 |
25 |
09 |
06 |
09 |
22 |
07-03-1927 |
25 |
25 |
01 |
26 |
27 |
04 |
24 |
17 |
26 |
10 |
07 |
06 |
19 |
22-05-1927 |
03 |
03 |
21 |
03 |
06 |
07 |
26 |
17 |
26 |
10 |
07 |
05 |
19 |
01-05-1929 |
02 |
02 |
21 |
03 |
01 |
07 |
03 |
19 |
26 |
10 |
07 |
03 |
16 |
06-05-1930 |
02 |
02 |
09 |
03 |
04 |
26 |
05 |
20 |
27 |
10 |
07 |
01 |
15 |
23-07-1930 |
08 |
08 |
05 |
08 |
11 |
04 |
06 |
20 |
27 |
10 |
07 |
01 |
14 |
31-03-1931 |
26 |
26 |
10 |
01 |
23 |
08 |
06 |
21 |
27 |
10 |
07 |
27 |
13 |
25-12-1932 |
19 |
19 |
17 |
18 |
17 |
11 |
12 |
22 |
27 |
11 |
07 |
24 |
11 |
02-03-1933 |
24 |
24 |
02 |
28 |
23 |
11 |
11 |
22 |
27 |
11 |
07 |
24 |
11 |
25-08-1933 |
10 |
10 |
14 |
09 |
13 |
14 |
12 |
22 |
01 |
11 |
07 |
23 |
10 |
15-01-1934 |
21 |
21 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
22 |
14 |
22 |
01 |
11 |
07 |
23 |
09 |
20-04-1935 |
01 |
01 |
15 |
27 |
04 |
13 |
16 |
24 |
01 |
11 |
07 |
21 |
07 |
30-05-1935 |
04 |
04 |
02 |
06 |
07 |
13 |
16 |
24 |
01 |
11 |
07 |
21 |
07 |
16-07-1935 |
07 |
07 |
21 |
06 |
11 |
14 |
16 |
24 |
01 |
11 |
07 |
21 |
07 |
25-01-1939 |
22 |
22 |
25 |
20 |
18 |
17 |
24 |
27 |
02 |
12 |
08 |
16 |
02 |
26-12-1939 |
19 |
19 |
05 |
18 |
21 |
25 |
26 |
01 |
02 |
12 |
08 |
14 |
01 |
10-11-1940 |
16 |
16 |
25 |
16 |
13 |
14 |
02 |
02 |
03 |
12 |
08 |
13 |
27 |
26-11-1942 |
17 |
17 |
06 |
17 |
17 |
16 |
07 |
04 |
03 |
12 |
08 |
10 |
23 |
20-12-1942 |
19 |
19 |
03 |
20 |
19 |
17 |
07 |
04 |
03 |
12 |
08 |
10 |
23 |
10-09-1943 |
11 |
11 |
20 |
13 |
11 |
04 |
09 |
05 |
04 |
12 |
08 |
09 |
22 |
26-11-1943 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
18 |
14 |
05 |
10 |
05 |
04 |
13 |
08 |
08 |
22 |
15-01-1944 |
21 |
21 |
11 |
20 |
18 |
04 |
10 |
05 |
04 |
13 |
08 |
08 |
22 |
01-02-1944 |
22 |
22 |
02 |
20 |
19 |
04 |
10 |
05 |
04 |
13 |
08 |
08 |
22 |
07-12-1944 |
18 |
18 |
11 |
19 |
21 |
17 |
12 |
06 |
04 |
13 |
09 |
07 |
20 |
12-01-1945 |
21 |
21 |
19 |
19 |
24 |
19 |
12 |
06 |
04 |
13 |
08 |
07 |
20 |
27-11-1945 |
17 |
17 |
11 |
19 |
16 |
08 |
14 |
07 |
04 |
13 |
09 |
06 |
19 |
31-05-1946 |
04 |
04 |
04 |
04 |
06 |
09 |
14 |
07 |
05 |
13 |
08 |
05 |
18 |
10-11-1946 |
16 |
16 |
03 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
08 |
05 |
13 |
09 |
04 |
18 |
20-12-1946 |
19 |
19 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
19 |
16 |
08 |
05 |
13 |
09 |
04 |
18 |
28-06-1948 |
06 |
06 |
25 |
06 |
06 |
11 |
18 |
09 |
05 |
13 |
09 |
02 |
15 |
05-10-1948 |
13 |
13 |
15 |
15 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
10 |
06 |
13 |
09 |
01 |
15 |
05-08-1949 |
09 |
09 |
19 |
09 |
11 |
06 |
21 |
10 |
06 |
13 |
09 |
27 |
14 |
15-08-1950 |
09 |
09 |
11 |
11 |
08 |
15 |
24 |
11 |
06 |
13 |
09 |
26 |
12 |
09-09-1954 |
11 |
11 |
21 |
12 |
15 |
19 |
07 |
15 |
07 |
14 |
10 |
20 |
06 |
27-06-1957 |
06 |
06 |
05 |
05 |
07 |
08 |
12 |
17 |
08 |
14 |
10 |
16 |
02 |
02-07-1957 |
06 |
06 |
10 |
06 |
08 |
08 |
12 |
17 |
08 |
14 |
10 |
16 |
02 |
13-12-1957 |
18 |
18 |
10 |
20 |
22 |
16 |
14 |
18 |
09 |
15 |
10 |
15 |
02 |
29-02-1960 |
24 |
24 |
26 |
25 |
22 |
22 |
19 |
20 |
09 |
15 |
10 |
12 |
25 |
22-05-1960 |
03 |
03 |
27 |
04 |
03 |
26 |
19 |
20 |
09 |
15 |
10 |
12 |
25 |
01-09-1962 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
12 |
14 |
06 |
24 |
22 |
10 |
15 |
11 |
08 |
22 |
26-07-1963 |
08 |
08 |
13 |
09 |
07 |
12 |
27 |
23 |
10 |
15 |
11 |
07 |
21 |
19-08-1966 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
08 |
08 |
07 |
07 |
26 |
11 |
16 |
11 |
03 |
16 |
31-08-1968 |
11 |
11 |
17 |
12 |
12 |
09 |
11 |
01 |
12 |
16 |
12 |
26 |
13 |
25-07-1969 |
08 |
08 |
17 |
08 |
05 |
17 |
12 |
02 |
12 |
16 |
12 |
25 |
12 |
04-01-1970 |
20 |
20 |
16 |
21 |
20 |
25 |
15 |
01 |
13 |
17 |
12 |
25 |
11 |
28-03-1970 |
26 |
26 |
17 |
27 |
27 |
02 |
15 |
02 |
13 |
17 |
12 |
24 |
11 |
31-05-1970 |
04 |
04 |
27 |
02 |
06 |
05 |
14 |
02 |
13 |
17 |
12 |
24 |
11 |
10-04-1972 |
27 |
27 |
23 |
26 |
04 |
04 |
20 |
04 |
13 |
17 |
12 |
21 |
08 |
23-12-1972 |
19 |
19 |
08 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
20 |
04 |
14 |
17 |
13 |
20 |
07 |
10-05-1974 |
02 |
02 |
19 |
03 |
26 |
06 |
24 |
06 |
14 |
17 |
13 |
18 |
05 |
28-12-1974 |
19 |
19 |
05 |
20 |
20 |
18 |
24 |
07 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
17 |
04 |
04-02-1975 |
22 |
22 |
16 |
23 |
24 |
20 |
25 |
06 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
17 |
04 |
06-09-1975 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
13 |
10 |
04 |
01 |
08 |
14 |
17 |
13 |
16 |
03 |
04-02-1976 |
22 |
22 |
26 |
21 |
20 |
04 |
27 |
08 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
16 |
02 |
06-05-1976 |
02 |
02 |
08 |
03 |
01 |
07 |
02 |
08 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
15 |
02 |
25-06-1976 |
06 |
06 |
03 |
04 |
06 |
09 |
03 |
08 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
15 |
02 |
27-07-1976 |
08 |
08 |
08 |
09 |
09 |
11 |
03 |
08 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
15 |
02 |
16-08-1976 |
09 |
09 |
01 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
03 |
08 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
15 |
01 |
24-09-1976 |
17 |
17 |
19 |
18 |
20 |
17 |
03 |
09 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
15 |
01 |
04-03-1977 |
24 |
24 |
09 |
24 |
27 |
23 |
03 |
09 |
15 |
18 |
13 |
14 |
01 |
16-09-1978 |
12 |
12 |
24 |
11 |
15 |
14 |
08 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
13 |
12 |
25 |
10-10-1980 |
13 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
10 |
17 |
12 |
12 |
16 |
18 |
14 |
09 |
23 |
23-11-1980 |
17 |
17 |
04 |
15 |
14 |
19 |
13 |
13 |
16 |
18 |
14 |
09 |
22 |
11-06-1981 |
05 |
05 |
13 |
06 |
06 |
04 |
12 |
12 |
17 |
18 |
14 |
08 |
21 |
28-07-1981 |
08 |
08 |
05 |
07 |
10 |
06 |
13 |
13 |
16 |
18 |
14 |
08 |
21 |
13-12-1982 |
18 |
18 |
16 |
19 |
19 |
21 |
17 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
14 |
06 |
19 |
30-10-1983 |
15 |
15 |
09 |
15 |
11 |
11 |
18 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
14 |
04 |
18 |
19-09-1985 |
12 |
12 |
16 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
22 |
16 |
18 |
19 |
15 |
02 |
15 |
10-10-1986 |
13 |
13 |
20 |
15 |
16 |
21 |
25 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
15 |
27 |
14 |
06-03-1987 |
25 |
25 |
03 |
24 |
21 |
02 |
26 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
15 |
27 |
13 |
20-08-1988 |
10 |
10 |
16 |
11 |
06 |
27 |
04 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
15 |
25 |
11 |
07-12-1988 |
18 |
18 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
26 |
03 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
16 |
24 |
11 |
20-06-1990 |
05 |
05 |
02 |
04 |
03 |
27 |
07 |
21 |
20 |
20 |
16 |
22 |
08 |
16-07-1990 |
07 |
07 |
01 |
08 |
05 |
01 |
07 |
21 |
19 |
20 |
16 |
22 |
08 |
19-10-1991 |
14 |
14 |
24 |
15 |
11 |
15 |
11 |
21 |
20 |
20 |
16 |
20 |
06 |
12-12-1992 |
18 |
18 |
07 |
17 |
22 |
07 |
13 |
22 |
20 |
20 |
16 |
18 |
05 |
29-09-1993 |
13 |
13 |
25 |
14 |
11 |
15 |
14 |
23 |
20 |
20 |
16 |
17 |
04 |
16-01-1995 |
21 |
21 |
07 |
22 |
17 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
21 |
21 |
17 |
15 |
02 |
27-05-1995 |
04 |
04 |
02 |
05 |
02 |
10 |
18 |
25 |
21 |
21 |
17 |
15 |
01 |
10-05-1997 |
02 |
02 |
05 |
01 |
03 |
11 |
23 |
27 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
12 |
26 |
04-02-1998 |
04 |
04 |
08 |
03 |
01 |
04 |
25 |
01 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
10 |
24 |
30-05-1998 |
22 |
22 |
02 |
21 |
20 |
24 |
23 |
27 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
11 |
24 |
17-07-1998 |
07 |
07 |
01 |
09 |
05 |
06 |
26 |
01 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
10 |
24 |
25-01-1999 |
21 |
22 |
02 |
21 |
23 |
14 |
25 |
01 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
09 |
23 |
17-08-1999 |
09 |
09 |
15 |
08 |
10 |
16 |
01 |
02 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
09 |
22 |
20-09-1999 |
13 |
12 |
21 |
13 |
09 |
18 |
01 |
02 |
22 |
21 |
17 |
09 |
22 |
26-01-2001 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
23 |
25 |
16 |
03 |
03 |
23 |
22 |
18 |
07 |
20 |
25-03-2002 |
26 |
26 |
09 |
25 |
27 |
02 |
06 |
04 |
23 |
22 |
18 |
05 |
18 |
21-05-2003 |
04 |
03 |
22 |
02 |
01 |
22 |
09 |
05 |
24 |
22 |
18 |
03 |
17 |
26-12-2003 |
19 |
19 |
22 |
19 |
22 |
26 |
11 |
06 |
23 |
22 |
18 |
02 |
16 |
08-10-2005 |
13 |
13 |
17 |
14 |
17 |
03 |
14 |
08 |
24 |
22 |
18 |
27 |
13 |
Results in Table -1 generally show no significant clear mark which can be noted as the scientific clue for the Earthquake Prediction but when we see deep inside it we find a “Rhythm” in the positions of the planets, so, we are hopeful that on the basis of Rhythmic theory we can make an effort to predict Earthquakes in advance on the Globe. We find a ‘rhythm’ in the positions of the planets separate and Combined also but without significant clear marking, which only can be felt or realized to take judgments, for deciding track and trend of forthcoming Earthquakes on the Globe. In this theory we believe that all the natural events take place according to the rhythm of the nature so is planetary movement if we are able to understand this rhythm of nature in reference to the earthquakes then surely we will be able to predict it also. When we consider the October 8, 2005 Pakistan Earthquake Positions of the planets look like as follows:
Table – 2
Planetary positions in Nakshatras for Delhi at Morning Hours
Ascendant | Sun | Moon | Mercury | Venus | Mars | Jupiter | Saturn | Uranus | Neptune | Pluto | Rahu | Ketu | |
October 05, 2005 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 03 | 14 | 08 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 27 | 13 |
October 08, 2005 |
Pakistan Earthquake13131714170314082422182713October 20, 1991 Uttarkashi Earthquake14142515111511212020162006
It seem slight difficult so we have changed its base line according to the Ascendant and the Sun in Table – 3 Now it comes as follows –
Table – 3
Planetary Positions in Nakshatras after changing base Line for Delhi at morning hours
Ascendant | Sun | Moon | Mercury | Venus | Mars | Jupiter | Saturn | Uranus | Neptune | Pluto | Rahu | Ketu | |
October 05, 2005 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 04 | 19 | 02 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 06 | 15 | 01 |
October 08, 2005 |
Pakistan Earthquake01010502051802231210061501October 20, 1991 Uttarkashi Earthquake02021303260326090808040821
Now it becomes slight easy to say that planetary positions of October 20, 1991 is very much Likely to the position of October 05, 2005 only a few of planets vary a little bit but over all combined force (Planets) and Trend look the same. Earlier we have made some rules regarding the prediction of Dates of significant Earthquakes. It should be remembered that these are only the rules, not the principles based on general observations.
Rule: The Sun
Whenever sun crosses any sign of Zodiac then on the same day the date of the earthquake can be predicted if earthquake does not occur on the same day then add two-day more. It means the earthquake will occur on the third day including the date of crossing the sign of zodiac by the Sun.
Exception to the rule
Sometimes the dates of earthquake may vary. This variation may be of +- one day. We believe that this is due to influence of other planets.
Rule : The Moon
Whenever the moon crosses the Twelfth house (with the Sun) or crosses the fourth house (Four sectors ahead with the Sun) or crosses the sixth house (Six sectors ahead with the Sun) or crosses the Tenth house (Ten sectors ahead with the Sun) Date of The Earthquake can be predicted (Forecasted).
Exception
Sometimes the Date of Earthquake may vary. This variation may be of + – one day. I believe that this is due to influence of other planets.
Rule: The Venus
Whenever the Venus crosses any sign of zodiac then on the same day the date of Earthquake can be predicted. If the Earthquake does not occur on the same day then add four days more. It means the Earthquake will occur on the fifth day including the date of crossing the sign of zodiac by the Venus.
Exception
Sometimes the dates of Earthquakes may vary. This variation may be of + – one day. I believe that this is due to the influence of other planets.
When we have tested the rule of the Venus with the help of the data obtained from 11 – 05 – 2003 up to 08 -10 -2005 considering the Earthquakes above magnitude 6 results come as in Figures – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
In the same manner other planets also play their vital role in the occurrences of Earthquakes on the Globe. Like other planets the Mercury also play a very significant role in the occurrences of Earthquakes. On October 5, 2005 Mercury crossed the sign Virgo at 1-39 A.M. and entered in the sign Libra. On October 2, 2005 Venus also crossed the sign Libra at 8-18 P.M. and entered in the sign Scorpio. On October 3, 2005 there was also an Annular Solar Eclipse visible in India. Position of the Moon was dubious because it has crossed the sensitive Zone and was also away from the second sensitive zone according to the rule, neither it was with the Sun nor it was Four sectors ahead from the Sun. So, on the basis of Moon Signs decision was difficult. Annular Solar Eclipse also indicates a sensitive physical phenomenon in near future.
According to the Rule of Venus Earthquake should be either on October 2, 2005 or October 7, 2005 (Maximum).According to the Rule of Mercury (Rule not Stated) also Earthquake should be either on October 5, 2005 or October 8, 2005 (Maximum).Now, one can decide seeing all the facts and figures that if we have not felt any significant shock of Earthquake yet up to October 7, 2005 then when? Now it was about sure that a devastating Earthquake is going to be happen recently. After seeing planetary positions it was also concluded that it may be North India because the rhythm of planets was similar as it was on the date of Uttarkashi Earthquake.
Only the Question arise, how much time we have to wait for it ? For the answer, Planetary positions of Uttarkashi Earthquake was deciding factor, especially the position of the Moon (fast changing Planet according to the Indian Astrology / Astronomy) has assured that before the position of the Moon (as it was on October 20, 1991 in (Nakshatras) and the Earthquake came accordingly on October 8, 2005. On October 8, 2005 position of the moon can be seen in the Figure -13 which indicates us about the sensitive time for the triggering of such devastated earthquakes but it looks confusing too, so, the decisions of Earthquake Predictions should be taken after considering all other factors too.
Conclusion
1. Analysis of the planet mercury should also be done with the help of the appropriate data.
2. After taking a view of facts and figures along with the tables we can say that we are hopeful towards the predictions of Earthquakes in advance.
3. It looks that we are going in a right direction but the real goal is still so far.
4. In this direction certainly more work is required.
5. If we assimilate all the fields together certainly we will be able to save human lives and property more efficiently.
6. There is also no doubt that project wise extensive study of different planets also needed.
Acknowledgments:
We are highly obliged to Professor R.L.Dwivedi Ex. Head, Department of Geography, University of Allahabad , Prof. M.H.Quraishi JNU New Delhi, Dr. R.B.Singh Secretary General NAGI, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dube Dr. Ram Tirth Dube Memorial Blue Bell School Fatehgarh,Farrukhabad, Shri Iftakharul Hassan and Vikarul Hassan Collectorate Fatehgarh, Farrukhabad, and to all our Respected Teachers for their kind supports.
We are also obliged to Late Dr. Ram Nath Dube First Head of Geography Department in the University of Allahabad and Acharya J.B. Kripalani Teachers of our Fathers Dr. Braham Dutt Awasthi and Late Shri Ram Sumer Singh respectively for their moral challenges and supports. At last we are very much thank full to The Association of Geographical Studies University of Delhi, India Meteorological Department, Mausam Bhavan, New Delhi and United States Geological Survey of America and Shri Durlabh Jain Kundali Software for providing their data.
आपदा पीड़ितों के लिए गूगल का ‘पर्सन फाइंडर’
गूगल के एप्लीकेशन ‘पर्सन फाइंडर’ की मदद से लोगों को उम्मीद है कि वे अपने परिजनों से जल्द मिल सकेंगे.
इंटरनेट सर्च इंजन गूगल ने उत्तराखंड के बाढ़ प्रभावित इलाकों में लापता लोगों के बारे में जानकारी उपलब्ध कराने के लिए ‘पर्सन फाइंडर’ ऐप्लिकेशन की पेशकश की है.
गूगल का पर्सन फाइंडर वेब आधारित ऐप्लिकेशन है, जिसकी मदद से लोग अपने मित्रों और संबंधियों के क्लिक करें गुम होने की जानकारी दे सकते हैं या उनके बारे में सर्च कर सकते हैं.
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Why predicting tsunami is hard?
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Guest Post by Afzal Zaheer
It is indeed a herculean task to predict tsunami on the lines of Earthquake. However, efforts are being made towards minimizing death and destruction.
There have been earthquakes in the past and who can forget 9.1magnitude of earthquake which struck off the coast of northern Sumatra in Indonesia.
The Tsunami which followed later on was the worst. It resulted in huge death and destruction as 230,000 people lost their lives while many got injured and still others turned homeless.
However, it made the concerned authorities aware about the impending danger of Tsunami after the earthquake.
However, on the other hand, 8.6 magnitude of earthquake which struck off the coast of Sumatra, luckily did not cause any death and destruction. Thus, it signals the complexity of predicting Tsunami for sure. Isn’t it?
How tsunami is generated?
When the Earth’s crust beneath the sea is disrupted on a massive scale, then there is an immense displacement of water which triggers Tsunami and its intensity can be gauged from the fact that it usually takes the violent proportion as it reaches whopping 1000km/h
Warning system of Tsunami
Due to the absence of Tsunami Warning System in the Indian Ocean, there was huge loss of lives and property in 2004. It necessitated the concerned authorities to develop their warning system in the Indian Ocean community
Predicting the waves of Tsunami
If an earthquake is of more than 7 magnitude, then it usually triggers Tsunami. Although, it is quite a challenge to predict Tsunami, yet thanks to sophisticated and highly developed early warning systems, you will be able to get a sense of approaching system in coupe of minutes.
Reason for 8.6 magnitude earthquake not generating Tsunami?
The earthquake which occurred off the coast of Sumatra in April 2012, did not give way for Tsunami, since it was in line with the boundary of plate.
Still, if the new theory is to be believed, yet the recent earthquake which occurred on 12th April luckily did not cause much destruction. The scientists were out with the explanation that it only resulted in causing the two plates to grind in a horizontal way.
Although, Tsunami warning was issued by Indonesian Metrological Service along with other centers but fortunately, there was no disturbance.
Conclusion
It is imperative to collect the requisite data but it is just one side of a coin and the thing which equally matters the most is the way you response to any tsunami alert. Although, they do not occur frequently, yet if people are prepared fully, then it can surely save thousands of life as well. The world should take inspiration from Japan which is considered to be the country which has taken all the necessary precautions towards preparing for any eventuality.
Therefore, by reading the aforesaid article, you know that it is quite hard to predict the occurrence of Tsunami. However, to be at a safer side, you need to gear up for any eventuality. Since Tsunamis can even be caused due to other factors in the form of landslides, volcanoes etc
Author Bio:Afzal Zaheer is the owner of Socialnerves.com where he is providing useful information for small business entrepreneurs and social media. Being a content writer as well, he has the credit of writing for various esteemed sites too.
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