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Chapurson Valley Earthquakes: Causes and Solutions

January 29, 2026 No Comments
Chapurson Valley Crisis - Recent Earthquakes

In January 2026, the serene and remote Chapurson Valley in Upper Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, was jolted by a series of seismic events that have left the local community in a state of crisis. While Hunza is no stranger to the power of nature, the recent activity specifically a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on January 19, 2026 has […]

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