Krasheninnikov Volcano: In News The Nasa-ISRO Nisar satellite recently captured detailed radar views of Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano as lava spread across Kamchatka. Krasheninnikov Volcano is an active stratovolcano located in the Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. The Kamchatka Peninsula lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” The volcanic complex consists of two adjacent main stratovolcano cones. […]
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Bagmati River : Heavy rain
Bagmati River : Heavy rain Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in Nepal, with the swollen Bagmati River overflowing its banks and raising concern in low-lying riverside communities. Bagmati River is a river that flows through south-central Nepal and northern Bihar, India. It originates from Bagdwar, located in the Shivapuri Hills north of Kathmandu, Nepal. […]
Blazar
Blazar: Astronomers tracked some of the blazars with the highest energy radiations revealing new clues about the sources of X-ray emission in these energetic objects. Blazars are among the most energetic objects in the Universe. They typically form in young galaxies or galaxies undergoing a collision. A blazar consists of a supermassive black hole, the […]
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island: A 16-year study from Lord Howe Island found record levels of plastic ingestion in fledgling sable shearwaters. Lord Howe Island is a crescent-shaped, volcanic island. It was discovered in 1788 and named for Admiral Lord Howe by Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball of the British navy. About 47% of the island’s vascular plants […]
Emi Koussi Volcano
Emi Koussi Volcano: A 2024 astronaut photo captured an unusual salt patch shining like snow on top of northern Chad’s imposing Emi Koussi volcano, which is covered with ancient lava, hidden vents and shadowy waterways. Emi Koussi Volcano is a large shield volcano located in the central Sahara in the north of the Republic of […]
Koel River : In News
Koel River : In News Four teenagers recently drowned in the Koel River in Jharkhand’s Palamu district while immersing materials used for Karma Puja Koel River is an important river flowing through the states of Jharkhand and Odisha. It originates from the Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, and flows in the western part of Palamu District. […]
Damodar River : In News
Damodar River: In News River and fishery department experts in West Bengal are still unable to explain why hilsas are frequently found upstream in the Damodar River. Damodar River is a major river of eastern India and an important part of the Ganges River System. It flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. […]
Nevados de Chillán Volcano
Nevados de Chillán Volcano: Chile’s Nevados de Chillán volcano erupted in an eruptive pulse recently, sending ash and volcanic material about 380 metres above the crater. Nevados de Chillán Volcano is a large composite stratovolcanic complex located in the Southern Volcanic Zone of the Chilean Andes. It’s one of the most active volcanoes in the […]
What is the Outer Space Treaty?
What is the Outer Space Treaty? US President Donald Trump recently posted ‘The Moon Is Ours’ on Truth Social, but the 1967 Outer Space Treaty rules out any country owning lunar territory. Outer Space Treaty is an international agreement that governs how nations act in space. Formally known as the “Treaty on Principles Governing the […]
Sea of Japan : In News
Sea of Japan: In News It was reported that North Korea fired two missiles into the Sea of Japan with the launches taking place within hours of each other. The Sea of Japan, or East Sea, is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the […]
