Source-This post on Mount Erebus has been created based on the article “Home News It’s Raining GOLD Worth $6000 Everyday In Antarctica From Mount Erebus, Watch Video” published in “India.com” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica, has been in the news for emitting gold dust valued… Continue reading Mount Erebus
Category: Geography in News
Ringwoodite
Source-This post on Ringwoodite has been created based on the article “Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700 km Below Earth’s Surface, Holds Three Times More Water Than All Oceans Combined” published in “Agriculture World” on 17 April 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently discovered a hidden ocean which is 700 km below earth’s Surface. The… Continue reading Ringwoodite
Salas y Gómez
Source-This post on Salas y Gómez has been created based on the article “Scientists find ‘pristine’ ocean mountain range with 50 unknown species” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 April 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently discovered 160 marine species while exploring the Salas y Gómez region. About Salas y Gómez Introduction-It… Continue reading Salas y Gómez
Mount Ruang
Source– This post on Mount Ruang is based on the article “Indonesia’s Ruang mountain spews fiery lava thousands of feet into the night sky; tsunami alert raised” published in “The Times of India” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Mount Ruang began erupting, sending an ash cloud more than a mile high into the… Continue reading Mount Ruang
Lake Kariba
Source– This post on Lake Kariba is based on the article “El Nino drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: A disaster for people & wildlife” published in “Down to Earth” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Due to the latest El Nino drought, water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically.… Continue reading Lake Kariba
Hydrocarbon extraction
Source- This post on Hydrocarbon extraction is based on the article “How does hydrocarbon extraction happen?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Hydrocarbons have been the foundational elements of crucial energy resources around the globe. What is hydrocarbon and where are they located? 1. A hydrocarbon is an organic… Continue reading Hydrocarbon extraction
Volcanic Vortex Rings
Source-This post on Volcanic Vortex Rings is based on the article “A Sicilian volcano is blowing smoke rings in the sky. What are volcanic vortex rings?” published in “Indian Express” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Mount Etna has been producing a volcanic vortex ring which has captivated scientists. About volcanic vortex ring… Continue reading Volcanic Vortex Rings
Oceanic Niño Index
Source-This post on Oceanic Niño Index has been created based on the article ” Two reasons why food inflation may soften in the months ahead” published in “The Indian Express” on 9 April 2024. Why in the news? The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that there is a 83% chance that… Continue reading Oceanic Niño Index
Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
Source-This post on Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ is based on the article “Massive earthquake hits Taiwan: What is the Ring of Fire?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a massive earthquake hit Taiwan, resulting in the loss of many lives. Taiwan is prone to earthquakes because it… Continue reading Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
Paradip Port
Source-This post on Paradip Port is based on the article “Paradip Port becomes numero uno among Indian Major Ports in cargo throughput in FY 2023-24” published in “PIB” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? Paradip Port has become the country’s highest cargo-handling major port, surpassing Deendayal Port, Kandla, for the first time in… Continue reading Paradip Port
