The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra Mega-Dam in Tibet being built over active seismic fault line
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A study by Chinese geologists warns that the massive Brahmaputra hydropower project in Tibet is situated over an active seismic fault line, potentially threatening its structural stability. The findings contradict official claims regarding the project's safety and environmental impact on the region.
A study by Chinese geologists has found that an active fault line beneath the world’s largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet could affect its structural stability, raising questions over Beijing's repeated claims that it would help prevent disasters in the region.
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