Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

A recent study reveals the impact of collapse of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.

Katabatic Wind
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

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.

Atmospheric River
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Atmospheric River

California (the USA) has been hit by two back-to-back Atmospheric River storms.

Gentoo Penguins
Posted in Environment Landmarks Species in news

Gentoo Penguins

Over 200 Gentoo penguins have been found dead in the Falkland Islands due to the spread of the H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus.

Science behind Leap Year
Posted in Geography Science & Technology

Science behind Leap Year

Science of leap year | The Hindu

Laughing Gull
Posted in Geography Environment Protected Sites River Species in news

Laughing Gull | Chittari Estuary

 First time in the country, laughing gull from North America spotted at Chittari estuary in Kasaragod.

Modified Parbati-KalisindhChambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project
Posted in Geography River

Modified Parbati-KalisindhChambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed to implement the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (Modified PKC-ERCP) Link Project.

Deep Sea Corals
Posted in Geography Biology Geography Phenomenon

Deep Sea Corals

Largest deep-sea coral reef have been mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast

Soligas & Yeravas
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Soligas & Yeravas

Loss of habitat and knowledge could adversely impact diets of tribal communities of Soligas and Yeravas.

Ocean Heat Content
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Ocean Heat Content (OHC)

A study conducted in 2023 revealed that the heat content of the world’s oceans has increased two to three times since the late 1980s.

Pong dam
Posted in Geography Environment National Parks Protected Sites Ramsar Sites River

Pong dam | Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary

A draft policy has been created by Union Environment Ministry to declare region around Pong dam as eco-sensitive zone

Kuki-Zo tribes
Posted in Geography Human Geography

Kuki-Zo tribes

Kuki-Zo tribes moved against review of ST (Scheduled Tribes) status of certain communities