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National Land Commission Secretariat
Geographic Names Unstandardized Category: Open
This data contains the unstandardized Geographical names in Bhutan which was compiled by the Geoinformatics division with the help of Topographic division of NLCS through collaborations with LGs (Local governments) and local communities.
Keywords: [#unstandardized#dratshang#land mark#village#tsamdro#chiwog#gewog#lhakhang#school#lake#hill#goenpa#farm#town#grazing land#guest house]
Department of Geology and Mines
Gewog Intensity Meter Station Category: Open
To effectively monitor and assess the intensity of ground shaking during seismic events, intensity meters have been strategically installed across all gewogs, with the exception of four: Soe and Lingzhi in Thimphu Dzongkhag, and Laya and Lunana in Gasa Dzongkhag. These instruments are designed to detect and record seismic activity in real time, providing critical data that supports detailed post-earthquake analysis and damage assessment.The placement of these stations is prioritized in densely populated or high-risk areas to enhance situational awareness during emergencies. By capturing localized intensity measurements, they play a vital role in guiding timely and informed response actions, facilitating the coordination of relief efforts, and strengthening disaster preparedness in regions susceptible to significant seismic impact.
Keywords: [#Geophysics#Earthquake#station#gewog]