Category: Geography Phenomenon
Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)
Scientists caution that, in a scenario of high carbon emissions, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (ACC) could decrease in speed by approximately 20 percent by the year 2050.
High Mountain Asia (HMA)
A study reveals that climate change has increased the frequency of floods in High Mountain Asia (HMA) since 2000.
Glacial Retreat
A recent study has found that the eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh experienced a loss of 110 glaciers between 1988 and 2020.
Jet Streams | WASP-127b
Astronomers have discovered that WASP-127b, a giant gaseous planet 520 light-years away, has jet-stream winds blowing at an incredible 33,000 km/hour as it orbits its star closely.
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