Category: Geography Phenomenon
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.
Aphelion
Recently, on 5th July 2024, Earth experienced aphelion.
Summer Solstice 2024
21st June has been marked as the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere of the world.
El Nino and La Nina
El Nino conditions prevailing since mid-2023 had ended and were replaced by El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral phase.