Source: This post on Lake Erie has been created based on the article “Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, It has been found that Lake Erie, particularly in the western basin is prone to harmful… Continue reading Lake Erie
Category: Geography in News
Twilight Zone in the ocean
Source: This post on Twilight Zone in the ocean has been created based on the article “Visitors from the Ocean’s Twilight Zone” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2024. Why in news? Recent evidence suggests that there are more animals in Twilight Zone of the ocean by weight than in all of the world’s… Continue reading Twilight Zone in the ocean
Roopkund Lake
Source: This post on Roopkund Lake has been created based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ Roopkund shrinking due to climate change?” published in Times of India on 17th October 2024. Why in news? Climate change is leading to the annual shrinking of Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand. About Roopkund Lake 1. Location: Roopkund Lake is situated… Continue reading Roopkund Lake
Mount Adams
Source: This post on Mount Adams has been created based on the article “Is Mount Adams going to erupt after thousands of years of dormancy?” published in Times Travel on 16th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Mount Adams has shown an increase in seismic activity after being dormant for thousands of years. About Mount Adams 1.… Continue reading Mount Adams
Status of Renewable energy in India
Source: This post on Status of Renewable energy in India has been created based on the article “India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 200 GW Milestone” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, India has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, as the country’s total renewable energy capacity surpassed the… Continue reading Status of Renewable energy in India
Negro River
Source: The post on Negro River is based on the article “Drought has dried an Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in 122 years” published in “The Canadian Press” on 7th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Negro River at the port of Manaus measured 12.66 meters, significantly below the typical level of around 21 meters.… Continue reading Negro River
Taiwan Strait
Source – This post on Taiwan Strait is based on the article “Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a Japanese warship Sazanami destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time asserting its right to freedom of navigation. About Taiwan Strait 1.… Continue reading Taiwan Strait
Rapa Nui Island
Source- This post on Rapa Nui is based on the article “Rapa Nui genomes restore the real history of an old, troubled people” published in The Hindu on 18th September 2024. Why in News? Studying Indigenous genomes reveals vital insights into population history, ecological adaptations, and human migration. Research on Rapa Nui genomes, for instance, helps debunk harmful stereotypes… Continue reading Rapa Nui Island
How changes in the level of Arctic Sea ice can change monsoon patterns in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “How changes in the level of Arctic Sea ice can change monsoon patterns in India”, published in The Hindu on 9th Sep 2024. What is the news? Recent research has shown that fluctuations in Arctic sea ice levels are affecting the Indian summer monsoon rainfall… Continue reading How changes in the level of Arctic Sea ice can change monsoon patterns in India
Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact
Source: The post on Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact is based on the article “Why global models went wrong with their La Niña predictions — and what its delay means” published in Indian express on 7th September 24. What is the News? Nearly all major global weather agencies had forecasted… Continue reading Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact
