National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) Chief Scientist D. Srinagesh on Monday said the NGRI was prepared to set up a seismological station in Amaravati, at the Interim Government Complex in Velagapudi if the government so desired, for a detailed analysis of the low-intensity quakes that take place in this region frequently.
Though quakes could not be predicted, a study of the quakes however weak they might be, was essential to draw risk maps to facilitate planning in constructing buildings and creating infrastructure, especially in a city like Amaravati which is being built from scratch.
He addressed the media along with Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Sciences (INCOIS) Data and Information Management Group Head E. Pattabhi Rama Rao after a meeting with officials of the A.P.-State Disaster Management Authority (AP-SDMA)here.
Mr. Srinagesh said A.P. had nine seismological stations, including at Polavaram and Mylavaram, which disseminate data real-time to the NGRI.