Category: Geography
Afar Triangle
African continent is undergoing a significant geological event in the Afar Triangle
Dibang Multipurpose Hydroelectric Project
Recently, PM of India laid foundation stone for Dibang Multipurpose Hydroelectric Project.
Petroleum Traps and Sedimentary Basins
Mumbai high turns 50.
Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP)
Nepal-India official dialogue silent on landmark Pancheshwar project
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
Shahpur Kandi Barrage – Indus Water Treaty
The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage has halted the flow of water from the River Ravi to Pakistan.
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.
Atmospheric River
California (the USA) has been hit by two back-to-back Atmospheric River storms.
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
Science of leap year | The Hindu