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On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering question

India plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port reliance. However, the island's location in Seismic Zone V presents considerable geological risks. Engineers are developing innovative solutions to address seismic activity and land subsidence. The project's success hinges on adapting infrastructure to the island's volatile geology.

30 Jul 2026 11:21 am