Category: Geography
Indian National Center for Ocean Information Service (INCOIS)
INCOIS Scientists Study showed that realistic representation of bathymetry led to improved surface current simulations
Zero Shadow Day
On April 25, Bengaluru observed a distinctive astronomical event known as ‘Zero Shadow Day’.
Jiadhal River
The flow of Jiadhal River is being disrupted due to climate change.
Volcanic Vortex Ring
Volcanic Vortex Rings (VVR) observed from the Mount Etna
Land Use and Land Cover Atlas of India (LULC Atlas)
Land Use and Land Cover Atlas of India released
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
Layers of Sun
The forthcoming solar eclipse offers an uncommon chance to observe the sun’s extremely hot corona.
Western Ghats
Western Ghat Regions (WGR) are witnessing an alarming rate of Soil erosion: IIT-Bombay study
Seabed Exploration
India has applied with International Seabed Authority for rights to explore two vast tracts in Indian Ocean seabed.
Gibraltar Subduction Zone
Subduction zone discovered beneath Gibraltar Strait in the Atlantic Ocean.