Category: Geography Phenomenon
Polar Vortex
A recent winter storm in the United States caused widespread school closures, hazardous road conditions, and power outages.
Marine Heat Waves
2014-2016 Pacific marine heatwave wiped out four million of Alaska’s seabirds.
Western Disturbances
Recently, strong Western Disturbances brought snow to parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand causing changes in weather.
Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)
A recent study has refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)
Hydrothermal Vent | Deep Ocean Mission
For the first time, Indian oceanographers have captured an image of an active hydrothermal vent.
World Meditation Day | Winter Solstice
UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day.
Landfall of a Cyclone
India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently reported that Cyclone Fengal, tropical cyclone made landfall over Puducherry.
National Landslide Risk Mitigation Project
High-Level Committee (HLC) approved National Landslide Risk Mitigation (NLRM) Project in 15 States
Bomb Cyclone
‘Bomb cyclone’ leaves trail of devastation as high winds, heavy rain lash northwest US
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
Glacial lakes rise as glaciers retreat owing to global warming.
Naming of Cyclones
Cyclone Dana was named by Qatar according to the tropical cyclone naming system formulated by the WMO
Marine Heat Waves
Researchers recently found that MHWs deep in oceans may be significantly under-reported.