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Chapter 2 Selsmological Aspects

Figure 2-11. Undisturbed "Balancing kock" near the Madan Mahal Fort.

Appendix of Chapter 1). Some damages were also reported to temples con-
structed on hill tops in around Bheraghat area. The intensity VI' was assigned to
this locality. Almost similar damage was observed in Shahpur, Bargi and Ama
hinauta villages. In Shahpur many rick buildings were moderately to severely
damaged depending upon the quality of construction. The dome of an old temple
was damaged because of the recent additions to its structure which modified its
dynamic characteristics. In Bargi village most of the adobe houses were severely
damaged and were unsafe for living. In Amahinauta few adobe houses were par-
tially collapsed and few were severely damaged. A temple was also damaged.
However, no damage was observed to a two storey reinforced concrete building.
Fig. 2-12 shows the school building of this village which developed minor cracks
due to the earthquake shaking.

TRACT VIl: Temar-Paraswara--Nigri-Bargi-Dhuma

In Bilhari, Temer and Bhita villages similar pattern of damage was observed. In
Bilhari most of the adobe houses were either severely damaged or partially col-
lapsed. Major damages such as shear cracks in walls and collapse of staircases
were observed in brick buildings. In few buildings falling of parapet wall was
also noticed. It was reported that the prominent direction of shaking in this vil-
lage was almost East-West. Sinking of the floor of a temple towards the East was
observed (Fig. 2-13). Many people were injured, and minor damage to abutments

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