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Natural hazards in Nagaland Earthquake Nagaland has been hit by many disasters in the past. The most notable ones are the Great Shillong Earthquake on 12th June 1897 which measured 8.7 in the Richter scale and the Assam Tibet earthquake on 15th August 1950 which measured 8.5 in the Richter scale. However, since those days … Read more
Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh The naturally beautiful Himachal Pradesh has some of the greatest places to see. It has more than enough to offer to the travellers and tourists. Situated in the northern part of India this hilly state has a great landscape and topography which has allowed it to flourish in tourism, wild life … Read more
lndia’s threatened,endangered and endemic species India, a megadiverse country with only 2.4% of the world’s land area, accounts for 7-8% of all recorded species, including over 45,000 species of Plants and 91,000 species of animals. The country’s diverse physical features and climatic conditions have resulted in a variety of Ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, … Read more
Glaciers Glaciers are made up of fallen snow that, over many years, compresses into large, thickened ice masses. Glaciers form when snow remains in one location long enough to transform into ice. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers … Read more
Evaporation and Condensation, and so governs the degree of stability of the atmosphere. 3. As relative humidity is directly associated with the temperature of the air, it affects the character and kinds of cloud formation and precipitation. Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of an object. We tend to observe … Read more
Atmospheric humidity, which is the amount of water vapour or moisture in the air, is another leading climatic element, as is Precipitation. All forms of precipitation, including drizzle, rain, snow, ice crystals, and hail, are produced as a result of the condensation of atmospheric moisture that forms clouds in which some of the … Read more
The Dance of Molecules: Evaporation and Condensation The world around us is in constant flux, a dynamic interplay of forces and processes. One of the most fundamental and ubiquitous of these is the continuous cycle of water, driven by the seemingly simple yet profound phenomena of evaporation and condensation. These processes, often taken for granted, … Read more
A Symphony of Skies: Exploring the Diverse Forms of Precipitation Precipitation, the lifeblood of our planet, is a captivating phenomenon that shapes landscapes, sustains ecosystems, and influences our daily lives. While we often think of rain as the primary form of precipitation, the sky offers a diverse array of water-based spectacles, each with its unique … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Elements of Weather and Climate: Air pressure Air temperature Atmospheric moisture Clouds PrecipitationPrecipitation Wind Waves Tides Ocean currents Climate Weather forecasting Climate Change The elements of weather and climate are the factors that determine the state of the AtmosphereAtmosphere at a particular time and place. … Read more
Project Snow Leopard: A Symphony of Conservation in the Himalayas The majestic snow leopard, a creature of the high Himalayas, is a symbol of resilience and adaptation. Its iconic presence, however, is threatened by a multitude of factors, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Project Snow Leopard … Read more