Water Resources : Availability

  Water is a prime natural resource, a basic human need and a precious national asset. Planning, development and management of water Resources need to be governed by national perspectives. India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of world’s surface area, 4 per cent of the world’s Water Resources and about 16 per cent of … Read more

Natural Hazards : Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides

  Natural Hazards of India Disaster A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a community or Society and causes human, material and economic or environmental losses that exceed the community’s capacity to cope using its own Resources. Vulnerability + Hazard =Disaster Vulnerability- it is defined as the diminished capacity of … Read more

Climate

Elements of Climate and weather   Climate is decided by a region’s climate system. A climate system has few major components: the Atmosphere, the layer, the cryosphere, and the land surface. The atmosphere is that the most variable a part of the climate system. The composition and movement of gases encompassing the planet will change … Read more

Drainage System of India

Drainage: Flow of water through well-defined channels. Network of such channels is called a Drainage System . Drainage basin: An area drained by a river and its tributaries. Watershed: Boundary line separating one drainage basin from other. River basins are larger watersheds. Drainage pattern of an area depends on the geological time period, nature and … Read more

Causes of Climate Change and Its Effects

Here is a list of subtopics on the Causes of , and improving energy efficiency. We can also adapt to the effects of Climate Change by building sea walls to protect coastal areas, developing drought-resistant crops, and relocating people from areas that are at risk of flooding. Climate change is a serious threat to our … Read more

Earthquake and volcanoes

Here is a list of subtopics about earthquakes and VolcanoesVolcanoes: Earthquakes Causes of earthquakes Types of Earthquakes Measuring earthquakes Effects of earthquakes Earthquake prediction Earthquake safety Volcanoes Causes of volcanoes Types of Volcanoes Measuring volcanoes Effects of volcanoes Volcano prediction Volcano safety I hope this helps! Earthquakes and volcanoes are two of the most powerful … Read more

Understanding Floods: Causes, Impacts, and Management

Floods are one of the most common natural disasters, affecting millions of people worldwide every year. They occur when water inundates land that is normally dry, which can happen from a variety of causes. This comprehensive guide explores the causes of floods, their impacts, strategies for management and mitigation, and includes relevant examples, case studies, … Read more

Understanding Natural Disasters: A Comprehensive Overview

Natural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental factors that result in significant impacts on human health, the environment, and property. These events can range from earthquakes and floods to hurricanes and volcanic eruptions. This article delves into various aspects of natural disasters, including their types, causes, effects, and strategies for mitigation and preparedness. … Read more