First semester MEQ students completed a series of fieldwork expeditions in Engineering Seismology on Poush 11th and 12th, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of geology and seismology.
The first site visited was Sir Khola in Mohattari, where the fault responsible for the 1934 Nepal Bihar Earthquake is exposed at the surface. The students had the opportunity to study the geology of the area and learn about the science of earthquakes and their effects on the earth's surface.
They also visited the seismic station of National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC) at Bardibaas, where they were able to observe the working of a seismic station and technology used in earthquake monitoring.
They visited Kurtha and Janakpurdham railway stations in Dhanusa and learned about the structure of the station building and the inner workings of the railway system.
Overall, the fieldwork expeditions provided the students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gaining a deeper understanding of engineering seismology. Senior Lecturer Subeg Man Bijukchhen and seismologist of NEMRC Chintan Timsina led the fieldwork as instructors.
Photo 1. Students at Sir Khola learning about the fault exposure
Photo 2. Students at the seismic station at Bardibaas.