geography

Taiwan Earthquake, Magnitude, Causes and Impact

Taiwan Earthquake A 7.2 magnitude earthquake (7.4 as per US Geological Survey) struck Taiwan's eastern coast. The epicentre was about 25 km southeast of Hualien. Taiwan Earthquake was reported between 7.2 and 7.4 on the Richter scale struck on March...

What is Kallakkadal Coastal Flooding: Cause and Mechanism

Context Recently, Kerala, India, experienced coastal flooding known as Kallakkadal, induced by remote oceanic storms. This instance, set off by a South Atlantic Ocean low-pressure area, led to the inundation of numerous homes across the districts of Alappuzha, Kollam, and...

Tributaries of Ganga, Right Bank and Left Bank with Map

Tributaries of Ganga River In terms of its basin and cultural significance, the Ganga is the most significant river in India. In Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, close to Gaumukh (3,900 m), it emerges from the Gangotri glacier. It is referred to...

Katchatheevu Island, Location, Historical Context

Context: Prime Minister Modi criticised the ceding of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974 by the then Indira Gandhi Government. About Katchatheevu Island Geographical Location: Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island in the Palk Strait, positioned northeast of Rameswaram (India)...

Nuclear Energy in India, Map, Advantages and Disadvantages

Context: Recently, Brussels hosted a first-of-its-kind Nuclear Energy Summit that highlighted the importance of nuclear energy as a solution to global problems like climate change and energy security. Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels The first-of-its-kind meeting aimed at promoting nuclear...

El Nino and La Nina and its Impact on Indian Monsoon in 2023-24

Context El Niño is weakening but will continue to influence global climate for months. The IMD predicts above-normal temperatures across India for March-May 2024. Potential for normal monsoon rainfall in 2024 if ENSO neutral conditions develop. El Niño and Its...

Ocean Warming, Issues, Impact and Measures to be Taken

Context The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that February 2024 saw the highest-ever recorded average global sea surface temperature (SST) of 21.06°C, surpassing the previous record of 20.98°C set in August 2023. This unprecedented increase is part of a...

El Nino Phenomenon and Effect of El Niño 2023-2024 on Global Climate

Context: The 2023-2024 El Niño has become one of the top five strongest recorded, impacting global climate even as it begins to weaken. More in News Global Sea-Surface Temperatures: Despite El Niño's influence, the WMO has observed exceptionally high sea-surface...

Agalega Islands and its Geopolitical Significance

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius’ PM Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated an airstrip and the St James Jetty on North Agaléga Island in the Indian Ocean. Agaléga Islands A group of two islands belonging to Mauritius Location: Lies...

Natural Disasters, Definition, Types and Examples

Natural disasters are catastrophic events that stem from various natural phenomena on Earth, with a history spanning the planet's 4.54 billion years. These events, ranging from floods and hurricanes to tsunamis and earthquakes, have had profound effects on the environment...