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International Mountain Day 2024: 11 December

International Mountain Day (IMD) 2024, observed annually on December 11, brings attention to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by mountain ecosystems. This year’s theme, "Mountain solutions for a sustainable…

kanwar December 13, 2024

Geoscience Instrumentation

IRS and Landsat: Earth Observation Satellites

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites and the Landsat series are two of the most prominent Earth observation satellite systems. Earth observation satellites have revolutionized our understanding of global environmental…

kanwar December 5, 2024

Geoscience

Glacial Lakes and Their Condition in the Himalayan Region

Glacial lakes, formed by the melting of glaciers, are increasingly becoming a defining feature of the Himalayan landscape. These water bodies range from small ponds to vast reservoirs, created in…

kanwar November 30, 2024

Environment Geoscience

Case Study: The Wayanad Landslide of 2024

Overview Date: The early hours of July 30, 2024 Location: Wayanad District, Kerala, India, specifically the Meppadi region Impact: At least 300 people killed Hundreds missing Thousands displaced Entire villages…

kanwar August 27, 2024

Environment Geoscience

Climate Change: Environment and Earth Science

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in Earth's average weather patterns, particularly temperature and precipitation. This phenomenon is primarily driven by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, mainly…

kanwar August 21, 2024

Geoscience Quiz

Advanced Quiz on the Earth’s Lithosphere

Focus: Lithosphere, Plate Tectonics, Earth's Composition, and Geological Processes Correct answer of each question given just after D option 1. Which of the following is NOT a major discontinuity within…

kanwar July 24, 2024

Test your knowledge of devastating geological events like earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides. Explore prediction methods and strategies to mitigate their destructive impacts.

Geoscience Quiz

Danger Zones: Can You Survive These Disasters?

The Earth is a marvel of natural resources and beauty. It can also serve as a staging ground for disastrous events that can leave destruction in their wake. Geological hazards…

kanwar July 18, 2024

Test your knowledge of soil science with questions about soil horizons, humic and fulvic acids, soil minerals, chemistry, and their interconnected relationships. Are you up for the challenge?

Geoscience Quiz

Quiz: Soil Science

Soil Science short note Fundamentals of Soil Science Fundamental of Lithosphere Father of Soil Science - Dokucheav Father of Indian Soil Science - John Walter Leather O horizon: Mostly made…

kanwar July 16, 2024

Geoscience

Earth’s Layers: Lithosphere, Plate Tectonics, and Major Boundaries

Lithosphere The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth’s structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of…

kanwar June 28, 2024

Geoscience

Theories of the Origin of Earth & Geological Timescale

Early Theories of Origin of Earth The major early theories of the Earth’s origin are discussed below. Nebular Hypothesis – This theory was developed by Immanuel Kant and modified in…

kanwar June 22, 2024