Ancient quake altered Ganga's course
Researchers suggest that this "undocumented" quake, potentially measuring 7-8 in magnitude, redirected the river’s main channel in what is now Bangladesh, a region particularly vulnerable to significant seismic activity.News Arena Network - Kolkata - UPDATED: June 17, 2024, 05:01 AM - 3 mins read
A representation of the Ganga River running from its origin in the Himalayas merging with other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
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