An Earthquake Changed the Course of the River Ganges
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An Earthquake Changed the Course of the River Ganges

A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the Ganges River in what is now densely populated Bangladesh, which remains vulnerable to big quakes. The study was just published in the journal Nature Communications.  Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAsiaRead Later