Category: Geography
Swell Waves
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) had forecasted Swell waves likely to hit several coastal areas in India over the weekend.
La Cumbre volcano & Land iguanas
Lava spewing from volcano on Galápagos Islands destroying habitat of rare land iguanas.
Earth’s rotation and Climate Change
According to a study, climate change has slowed Earth’s rotation and could affect timekeeping.
Bru Tribe
For the first time, Bru voters exercised their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha election.
Indian National Center for Ocean Information Service (INCOIS)
INCOIS Scientists Study showed that realistic representation of bathymetry led to improved surface current simulations
Zero Shadow Day
On April 25, Bengaluru observed a distinctive astronomical event known as ‘Zero Shadow Day’.
Jiadhal River
The flow of Jiadhal River is being disrupted due to climate change.
Volcanic Vortex Ring
Volcanic Vortex Rings (VVR) observed from the Mount Etna
Land Use and Land Cover Atlas of India (LULC Atlas)
Land Use and Land Cover Atlas of India released
Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8 2024, a total solar eclipse crossed North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Ring of Fire
Taiwan, that lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, was rocked by an earthquake of magnitude 7.4.
Tornadoes
In recent years, many tornadoes have formed across India due to warming Bay of Bengal