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Disasters in the Uttarakhand Himalayan region and other Himalayan States Himalayas, as a region, have always been susceptible to disaster, due to the neo-tectonic mountain-building process, like Earthquakes, landslides, floods, etc. The spread of reckless developmental activities has transformed many natural disasters into man-made events. Such calamities play a grave negative socio-economic role on the … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Disasters are sudden and intense events which result in considerable destruction, injuries & deaths, disrupting normal life as well as the process of development. Increasing Population and various other socio-economic factors have forced people to live in vulnerable areas. Disasters are perceived to be on the … Read more
Natural Hazards and Natural Disasters A NATURAL HAZARD is a threat of a naturally occurring event will have a negative effect on humans. This negative effect is what we call a natural disaster. In other words when the hazardous threat actually happens and harms humans, we call the event a natural disaster. Natural … Read more
Unraveling the Earth’s Tremors: A Comprehensive Look at Types of Earthquakes The Earth, despite its seemingly solid exterior, is a dynamic and restless planet. Beneath its surface, immense forces are constantly at play, shaping the landscape and releasing energy in the form of seismic waves. These waves, often felt as tremors or violent shaking, are … Read more
Understanding Landslides: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Landslides, also known as slope failures, are a common and often devastating natural hazard. They occur when a mass of rock, soil, or debris moves downhill under the influence of gravity. These events can range in size from small, localized slumps to massive, catastrophic flows that can bury entire … Read more
Natural Hazards And Natural Disasters A NATURAL HAZARD is a threat of a naturally occurring event will have a negative effect on humans. This negative effect is what we call a natural disaster. In other words when the hazardous threat actually happens and harms humans, we call the event a natural disaster. Natural Hazards (and … Read more
Understanding Natural Disasters: A Comprehensive Overview Natural disasters are a stark reminder of the immense power of nature and its potential to disrupt human lives and societies. These events, often unpredictable and devastating, can cause widespread damage, loss of life, and economic hardship. Understanding the nature, causes, and impacts of natural disasters is crucial for … Read more