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Maharashtra Experiences an Earthquake Swarm — Here’s Why

Maharashtra, a state in western India, has recorded a series of minor earthquakes over the past two weeks.

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Minor earthquakes have been recorded across Maharashtra for about fourteen days.

The pattern is identified as an earthquake swarm by seismologists.

Maharashtra has a history of experiencing earthquake swarms.

Ongoing monitoring aims to study the reasons behind the swarm.

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Seismologists describe this series as an earthquake swarm, where many small tremors occur in a short period and close area.

Such swarms are not uncommon in Maharashtra, which has a history of similar seismic activity.

Scientists continue to monitor the situation to understand the underlying causes.

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seismologists

Scientists who study earthquakes and the movements of the Earth's crust.

earthquake swarm

A series of many small earthquakes that happen close together in time and location.

tremor

A slight shaking of the ground.

seismic activity

Movement of the Earth's crust that causes earthquakes.

monitor

To watch and check something carefully over time.

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