Source- This post on Nazca Ridge has been created based on the article “Ocean World Exploration: A New Seamount And Previously Unknown Species Discovered” published in “Astrobiology” on 2nd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a team of oceanographers identified and charted a new seamount on the Nazca Ridge, located 900 miles off the coast of… Continue reading Nazca Ridge
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Shiveluch Volcano
Source- This post on Shiveluch Volcano has been created based on the article “Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast” published in “ANI” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia recently erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the country’s eastern coast. About Shiveluch… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano
St Martin’s Island
Source- This post on St Martin’s Island has been created based on the article “What is Bangladesh’s St Martin’s Island, under spotlight after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, has dismissed the report claiming that Sheikh Hasina could… Continue reading St Martin’s Island
Tungabhadra Reservoir
Source- This post on Tungabhadra Reservoir has been created based on the article “Broken crest gate of Tungabhadra reservoir washes away hopes of farmers in command area” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Tungabhadra reservoir filled up due to a good monsoon in the Sahyadri range. About Tungabhadra Reservoir Aspects… Continue reading Tungabhadra Reservoir
Lake Turkana
Source- This post on Lake Turkana has been created based on the article “Lake Turkana: First comprehensive survey in 50 years highlights key findings” published in “UNESCO” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The first comprehensive survey of Lake Turkana in 50 years, led by UNESCO and WFP, has revealed significant findings about the lake’s… Continue reading Lake Turkana
Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Source- This post on Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) has been created based on the article “Environmental hazards in the North-Eastern States” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently analyzed precipitation and drought trends using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI). About Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) 1. Purpose: The… Continue reading Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Kerala Floods
Source- This post on the Kerala Floods has been created based on the article “Kerala landslide: a look at the extreme weather events in India recently” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, multiple landslides occurred in Wayanad district, Kerala. Causes and Contributing Factors of landslide i) Heavy Rainfall:… Continue reading Kerala Floods
Bohai Gulf
Source- This post on the Bohai Gulf has been created based on the article “New Chinese Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Added To UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “TimesNow” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? UNESCO has recently added China’s Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase II) to its World Heritage… Continue reading Bohai Gulf
Bagmati River
Source- This post on the Bagmati River has been created based on the article “Flood Situation In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur After Bagmati River’s Water Level Rises” published in “NDTV” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a flood situation has emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area due to the rising water levels of the Bagmati… Continue reading Bagmati River
Mackenzie River
Source- This post on the Mackenzie River has been created based on the article “Mackenzie River in Canada Reaches Historic Low Levels, Stranding Communities” published in “TimesNews” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Mackenzie River is currently experiencing record-low water levels due to extreme heat and minimal precipitation. These conditions have caused… Continue reading Mackenzie River
