Landforms

Structure, relief and physiographic divisions of India

  Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain   Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of … Read more

Rajasthan Geography: an Introduction

, Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest state in India by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers (132,139 sq mi). The state is bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, Gujarat to the west, Haryana and Punjab to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and Gujarat … Read more

Broad Physical features

  Geomorphology Volcanoes Volcanism includes the movement of molten rock (magma) onto or toward the earth’s surface and also formation of many intrusive and extrusive volcanic forms. A volcano is formed when the molten magma in the earth’s interior escapes through the crust by vents and fissures in the crust, accompanied by steam, gases (hydrogen … Read more

Rectangular Drainage Pattern

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Rectangular Drainage Pattern: Drainage pattern Rectangular drainage pattern Causes of rectangular drainage pattern Examples of rectangular drainage pattern Effects of rectangular drainage pattern How to identify a rectangular drainage pattern How to map a rectangular drainage pattern How to measure the rectangularity of a drainage … Read more

Coastal Mountains

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Coastal Mountains: Appalachian Mountains Andes Mountains Alaska Range Alps Atlas Mountains Australian Alps Coast Mountains Cordillera Central Cordillera Occidental Drakensberg European Alps Himalayas Kamchatka Mountains Karakoram Mountains Klamath Mountains Laurentian Mountains Long Range Mountains Mackenzie Mountains Malaspina Mountains Mountains of the Moon North American Cordillera … Read more

Theory of Isostacy

The theory of isostasy is a geophysical model of Earth’s surface that explains how the planet’s lithosphere, as a rigid shell, floats on a fluid-like asthenosphere. The theory is based on the principle of buoyancy, which states that an object will float in a fluid if its density is less than the density of the … Read more

Geomorphology (Physical features of the surface of the earth)

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Geomorphology (Physical features of the surface of the earth): Erosion Deposition Weathering Mass wasting Tectonics Climate Human activity Coastal geomorphology Fluvial geomorphology Glacier geomorphology Karst geomorphology Pedology Sedimentology Volcanology Astrogeology Planetary geomorphology Geomorphology is the scientific study of the Earth’s surface features and the processes … Read more

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Here is a list of subtopics about Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Geography Location Climate Geology Flora and fauna History Pre-colonial history British rule Indian rule Demographics Population Languages Religion Economy Agriculture Tourism Fishing Government Administration Politics Culture Music Dance Art Literature Tourism Attractions Activities Getting there Where to stay What to eat I hope this … Read more