Notes and Study material for Exams
The history of disasters in Karnataka reveals that a series of various types of disasters that have struck the State over the years with devastating effects. Years 2005 and 2006 have seen devastating floods in the Districts of Gulbarga, Belgaum, Bijapur, Bidar, Bagalkot, Raichur etc., as a result of outflow of excess water from … Read more
Pressure and wind belts Atmospheric Pressure, also called barometric pressure, force per unit area exerted by an atmospheric column (that is, the entire body of air above the specified area). Atmospheric pressure can be measured with a mercury barometer (hence the commonly used synonym barometric pressure), which indicates the height of a column of mercury … Read more
The atmospheric disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types Evaporation Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous form. This … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE. Damage to property: The high winds and heavy rains of a cyclone can cause damage to homes, businesses, and other structures. Loss of life: Cyclones can cause loss of life due to drowning, injuries, and other causes. There are a number of things that can be done to prepare for a cyclone, … Read more
The Atmospheric Disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types Evaporation Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous … Read more
Pressure and wind belts Atmospheric Pressure, also called barometric pressure, force per unit area exerted by an atmospheric column (that is, the entire body of air above the specified area). Atmospheric pressure can be measured with a mercury barometer (hence the commonly used synonym barometric pressure), which indicates the height of a column … Read more
Understanding Cyclones: Nature’s Fury Unleashed Cyclones, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones, are among the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. These swirling storms, characterized by intense winds, torrential rain, and storm surges, can devastate entire regions, leaving behind a trail of destruction and human suffering. Understanding the nature of cyclones is … Read more
Cold Winds: A Symphony of Nature’s Fury The wind, a force of nature both gentle and fierce, can transform landscapes, shape ecosystems, and influence human lives in profound ways. While warm breezes evoke images of summer days and gentle rustling leaves, cold winds carry a different kind of power, a raw and untamed energy that … Read more
The Fury of the Funnel: A Deep Dive into Tornadoes Tornadoes, nature’s whirling dervishes, are among the most destructive and awe-inspiring forces on Earth. These violent, rotating columns of air, extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, can inflict catastrophic damage, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Understanding the science behind these meteorological … Read more