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Landforms are the natural features and shapes existent on the face of the earth. Landforms possess many different physical characteristics and are spread out throughout the planet. Together, landforms constitute a specific terrain and their physical arrangement in the landscape forms what is termed as topography. The physical features of landforms include slope, elevation, rock … Read more
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 the … Read more
Most of the knowledge we have about Earth’s deep interior comes from the fact that seismic waves penetrate the Earth and are recorded on the other side. Earthquake ray paths and arrival times are more complex than illustrated in the animations, because velocity in the Earth does not simply increase with depth. Velocities generally … Read more
The Plateau Effect: Understanding and Overcoming Performance Stalls In the pursuit of personal and professional growth, we often envision a linear trajectory of progress. We set goals, work hard, and expect consistent improvement. However, the reality is far more nuanced. The journey is often punctuated by periods of stagnation known as plateaus. These plateaus, while … Read more
Faulting and the Rise of Fault Mountains: A Journey into Earth’s Dynamic Landscape The Earth’s surface is not a static entity. It is a dynamic system constantly reshaped by the relentless forces within its core. One of the most dramatic and visible manifestations of this dynamism is faulting, a process that fractures the Earth’s crust … Read more
The Revolutionary Journey of Continental Drift: Alfred Wegener’s Vision and its Impact The Earth’s surface, with its continents and oceans, appears static and unchanging. However, beneath this seemingly stable facade lies a dynamic and ever-evolving story. The concept of continental drift, the idea that Earth’s continents have moved over millions of years, was a revolutionary … Read more