Authorities should listen to us before going ahead with infra projects: Geologists

Geologists argue that authorities should consult them before executing infrastructure projects, citing earth science's crucial role in Karnataka.

TA Viswanath, former professor at Goa University, warned that the proposed Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road project could affect weak zones in Bangalore's solid rock.

Tunnel boring machines may cause resonance, shaking ground-level structures, according to Viswanath.

R Shankar, retired professor at Mangalore University, noted concerns for coastal areas of Karnataka.