Category: Geography Phenomenon
Earth’s rotation and Climate Change
According to a study, climate change has slowed Earth’s rotation and could affect timekeeping.
Zero Shadow Day
On April 25, Bengaluru observed a distinctive astronomical event known as ‘Zero Shadow Day’.
Volcanic Vortex Ring
Volcanic Vortex Rings (VVR) observed from the Mount Etna
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
Gibraltar Subduction Zone
Subduction zone discovered beneath Gibraltar Strait in the Atlantic Ocean.
Afar Triangle
African continent is undergoing a significant geological event in the Afar Triangle
Volcanic Winter
Recently, researchers studied the volcanic winter, a climatic cooling effect caused by large-scale volcanic eruptions to understand its effects
Cavum Cloud
Recently, NASA satellite captures ‘odd holes’ in clouds caused by aeroplanes
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
A recent study reveals the impact of collapse of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
Katabatic Wind
As climate change drives up, glaciers around the world’s tallest mountains are actually getting slightly colder during the warm season, according to new research published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Geoscience.