Why traditional Kullu houses are more resistant to Himalayan earthquakes ?
Traditional Kullu houses combine the weight, solidity and coolness of a stone building with the flexibility and earthquake-resisting qualities of a wooden one.
Sanjay Dutta, an engineer by qualification but is a journalist by choice. He has worked for the premier new agency Press Trust of India and leading English daily Indian Express. With more than a decade of experience, he has been highlighting issues related to environment, tourism and other aspects affecting mountain ecology. Sanjay Dutta lives in a village close to Manali in Kullu valley of Himachal.
Traditional Kullu houses combine the weight, solidity and coolness of a stone building with the flexibility and earthquake-resisting qualities of a wooden one.
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