One way to probe earthquake nucleation processes and the relation between stress buildup and seismicity is to analyze the sensitivity of seismicity to stress perturbations. Here, we report evidence for seasonal strain and stress (~2–4 kPa) variations in the Nepal Himalaya, induced by water storage variations which correlate with seasonal variations of seismicity. The seismicity rate is twice as...

Myrmica elmesisp. n. is described from Himalaya. This species belongs to the pachei group of Myrmica speciesand is distinct from the species described in this group hitherto, which is represented by 14 species including three from Indian Himalaya. Myrmica elmesi is the fourth species of the diverse pachei group found in Himalaya; it was collected from the transitional zone and is described with...

Geological mapping was carried out in the outer part of Lesser Himalaya Barahakshetra – Tribeni area east Nepal along Arun River valley. A revised and updated tectono-lithostratigraphic scheme with detailed description each unit their comparison central west has been presented this work. The is divided into three tectonic units named as Chimra Thrust Sheet, Dharapani Sheet Paraautochthon from n...