Category: Geography Phenomenon
Tropical Cyclones
Cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ makes landfall in West Bengal and Bangladesh Coast
Earth’s Magnetic Field
Earth’s magnetic field underwent a major weakening 591 million years ago
Dust Storms
Delhi witnessed a sudden dust storm with strong winds and light rain.
Geomagnetic Storm
A G-5 level geomagnetic storm, the first since the Halloween Storms of 2003, has struck Earth.
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