Anak Krakatau volcano : New Study A new study reveals that Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano, which collapsed catastrophically in 2018 causing a deadly tsunami, showed warning signs years in advance. Anak Krakatau (“Child of Krakatoa”) is located in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. Volcano Type: Stratovolcano, Situated at the convergent boundary […]
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Axial Seamount : New Study
Axial Seamount : New Study Scientists are currently on high alert while observing the Axial Seamount volcano, which is set to erupt for the first time in a decade. Axial Seamount is an underwater volcano located about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, United States in the Pacific Ocean. It is a shield volcano […]
Baglihar Dam : India Pakistan Conflict
Baglihar Dam : India Pakistan Conflict India recently stopped the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River leading to Pakistan.Baglihar Dam, also known as the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir.It consists of a concrete gravity […]
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island: The US President recently directed his administration to rebuild and enlarge Alcatraz, the infamous prison that has been shuttered for more than 60 years on a remote California island off the coast of San Francisco. Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of […]
Vizhinjam Port : Formally Open
Vizhinjam Port : Formally Open The Prime Minister of India will formally open the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. Vizhinjam Port is located at Vizhinjam, a coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. It is India’s first dedicated transshipment port and also […]
Sandy Cay Reef : Dispute Between China And The Philippines
Sandy Cay Reef : Dispute Between China And The Philippines The Sandy Cay reef dispute between China and the Philippines has sparked renewed tensions, with both claiming sovereignty amid growing militarization. Tensions rose as US and Philippine forces conducted Balikatan war drills, which China has condemned as provocative. Sandy Cay lies near Pag-asa Island (Thitu) […]
Western Disturbance
Western Disturbance: A strong Western Disturbance triggered heavy rainfall and storms across Delhi, North and South India, causing floods, hail, and airport disruption. Recent studies show climate change is altering the frequency, intensity, and seasonality of Western Disturbances, impacting India’s weather unpredictably. Western Disturbances (WDs) are eastward-moving extra-tropical cyclones that bring rain and snow to […]
The Arabian Desert and Green Arabia Hypothesis
The Arabian Desert and Green Arabia Hypothesis: A recent study published in Nature presents evidence of recurring humid periods in the Arabian Desert, currently the largest expanse of dunes on Earth. Green Arabia Discoveries: Speleothems (Stalagmites & Stalactites): Found deep within caves in the Arabian Peninsula, these mineral deposits form only with consistent rainfall, vegetation, […]
Mt. Makalu : New Study
Mt. Makalu : New Study The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled Mt. Makalu — the world’s fifth highest peak, the China-border guarding force said recently. Mt. Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,485 meters (27,838 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur range of […]
Near-Surface Shear Layer
Near-Surface Shear Layer: An international team of solar physicists, including scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), has mapped dynamic plasma currents in the Sun’s Near-Surface Shear Layer (NSSL), revealing patterns that correlate with the Sun’s 11-year magnetic activity (sunspot) cycle. The Near-Surface Shear Layer (NSSL) is a crucial region located just beneath the […]
