Category: Geography Phenomenon
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.
Typhoons
According to a recent study, typhoons are occurring frequently in Southeast Asia due to the rising global temperatures.
Cloud Burst
Cloudburst hits J&K’s Ganderbal.
Typhoon Gaemi
After making landfall in the Philippines, Typhoon Gaemi is heading towards Taiwan.
Rogue Waves
Researchers have recently developed a new tool to predict rogue waves.