Mineral Resources Dept studies Chiang Rai fault to cope with future possible earthquakes

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Mineral Resources Dept studies Chiang Rai fault to cope with future possible earthquakes

 

BANGKOK, 1 May 2017 (NNT) – The Department of Mineral Resources affirmed that the active fault in Chiang Rai could cause a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. 

Mr. Suvit Khosuwan, the Director of Active Fault Research Division, the Department of Mineral Resources, said that Chiang Rai contains the highest number of active faults in Thailand including the Mae Chan, Mae Lao and Mae Ing faults. 

The Mae Chan fault could cause a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Mostly, the affected areas are located in Mae Chan district, Mae Sai district, Chiang Saen district and Chiang Khong district. It is impossible to specify the date and time of the future earthquakes, he said. 

He added that it is also necessary to study Ranong and Khlong Marui faults in the South. 

Mr. Somboon Khositanon, the Director of the Bureau of Environment Geology, the Department of Mineral Resources, said that in 2018 the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning will enforce a law on the construction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude.

 

-- nnt 2017-05-01

[elgordo38]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

It is impossible to specify the date and time of the future earthquakes, he said. 

Now there is an astute comment. 

[elgordo38]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Somboon Khositanon, the Director of the Bureau of Environment Geology, the Department of Mineral Resources, said that in 2018 the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning will enforce a law on the construction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude.

Enforce a law really?