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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 CyclonesCyclones: Nature’s Fury Unleashed Cyclones are one of the most devastating natural phenomena, characterized by intense circular storms originating over warm tropical oceans. These powerful weather systems, known as hurricanes or typhoons in different parts of the world, bring heavy rain, strong winds, and can cause significant destruction. This article explores the science behind … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Cold Winds: Cold air outbreak Cold front Cold snap ChinookChinook wind Downslope wind Katabatic wind Land breeze Polar vortex Santa Ana wind Siberian Express Snow squall Wind chill Cold winds are a type of wind that is characterized by its low temperature. They can occur … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics about tornadoes: Anatomy of a tornado Causes of tornadoes Effects of tornadoes Forecasting tornadoes History of tornadoes Meteorology of tornadoes Safety during tornadoes Tornado myths Tornado research Tornado terminology Tornadoes in popular culture Tornadoes in the United States Tornadoes in other countries Tornadoes on other planets Tornado warnings Tornado … Read more