Nepal: Geology and Geography

This is the list of some historical earthquakes of Nepal compiled from various sources. References: National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) Pandey, M.R. & Molnar, P. (1988). "The Himalaya, its tectonic environment, and seismicity" Tiwari, Sudarshan. (1992). "The Brick and the Bull: An Account of Handigaon" Bilham, R. et al. (1995). "The Kathmandu Valley earthquakes of 1833 and 1834" Ambraseys, N.N. & Douglas, J. (2004). "Magnitude Calibration of North Indian Earthquakes" United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Information Bajracharya, B. (2001). "Earthquake Risk Reduction in Nepal" Udayapur Earthquake: NSET Report, 1990 Government of Nepal, National Planning Commission (2015). "Post-Disaster Needs Assessment" UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 2015 Gorkha Earthquake United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), 2015

Geologists in Nepal are working in very diverse sectors. There are some organizations and associations in the country which are responsible for promotion of geological activities and professionals.  1.  Department of Mines and Geology The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) is the only government organization that responsible for all types of geological survey, mineral exploration and administration of Mining Rules and Regulations in Nepal. It conducts various geological surveys though out the country and publishes Geological Maps, Engineering Geological Maps and various other geology and mining related reports ad documents. 2. Nepal Geological Society (NGS) NGS  is a professional scientific organization of Geoscientists founded in 1980, creating a international network of geoscientists engaged in the research of the Himalaya, Karakorum, Hindukush and Tibet.  3.  Nepal Society of Engineering Geology (NSEG) NSEG   is a non-profitable society working in a c...

Nepal Geological Society (NGS) founded in 1980 is a professional scientific organization of Geoscientists. It was formally registered at the office of Chief District Officer in Kathmandu, Nepal on 15 April 1980 (2 Baishakh 2037 BS). It has about 1000 members, out of which nearly one third are international members from the Asia- Pacific, Europe, Australia and North America.. The Executive Committee carries out the day to day management and other affairs of the society. NGS has been able to effectively establish an international network of geoscientists engaged in the research of the Himalaya, Karakorum, Hindukush and Tibet. It is also the National Group Member of  InternationalAssociation for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) . As a member of Nepal National Committee on International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) the society led the IDNDR activities in Nepal throughout the decade (1990 – 2000) by organizing seminars, works...

                                  Geological Curriculum for High School in Nepal Abstract: This article is about the need of implementation of geological curriculum in the high school level. As the need of time, geology course is becoming a must to the modern civilization, to make people aware about natural hazards and environmental conservation. In developing countries like Nepal, knowledge about geology is necessary right from the school level as our country is frequently affected by natural hazards like earthquake, flood, landslide etc and to increase tourism through proper management of natural sites and mountaineering. So,    this article raises the needs and benefits of geosciences education in the high school level of Nepal. Key Words:  geology  curriculum ,  high school geology, geology in Nepal   1. INTRODUCTION Geology is the science comprising the study of solid ...

Geological Field Report of Malekhu Area. Sample A Sample B Geological Field Report of   Palpa Area .

After M.Sc Geology/Engineering Geology, one can work as a Geologist/Engineering Geologist in Nepal. There are various opportunities in Governmental and Private Sectors for a Geologist. The major sectors where Geologists/Engineering Geologists engage in Nepal are: 1. Government Sector The Public Service Commission  recruits various positions Geologist, Engineering Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Seismologist. These man powers work in Department of Mines and Geology (DMG), Ground water resource and Irrigation offices, Ministry of Energy and Water Resource, Electricity Development Board. नेपाल इन्जिनियरिङ सेवा जियिलोजि समुह अन्तर्गतका जनरल जियोलोजी, हाइड्रोजियोलोजी र इन्जिनियरिङ  जियोलोजी उप समुहहरुकोको राजपत्राङ्कित तृतिय श्रेणीका पदहरुको खुला प्रतियोगितात्मक परीक्षाको पाठ्यक्रम(Syllabus of Geologist/Engineering Geologist/Hydrogeologist)  ( First Paper    Second Paper) The Public Service Commission also recruits Assistant Geologist/Hydrogeologist with qualification of ...

  B.Sc. Geology | Tribhuvan University Bachelor of Science in Geology (BSc in Geology) is an undergraduate program offered by Tribhuvan University (TU), under the management of Institute of Science and Technology (IoST). It is a four year annual degree program total that includes theory, laboratory practical, field work and thesis writing. The duration of BSc in Geology program was changed from 3 years to 4 years from the year 2069 BS (2012 A.D) to provide international standard of education to students at a reasonable price in Nepal. Bachelor of Science in Geology program deals with the study of physical and chemical nature, structure and geological process of earth with comprehensive understanding of earth surface processes, earth materials, tectonics, rock forming processes and paleontology including petroleum geology, volcanologist, structural geology, hydrology, sedimentary geology and climate change. This is a rigorous program for students who are excitedly interested and pas...