Notes and Study material for Exams
The radial centrifugal drainage system of Jharkhand state has number of rivers. Most of these rivers remain relatively dry during summer months (February-May) but exhibit torrential flow during the months of monsoons (June-September). Jharkhand has a vast potential for generating hydel power as is exemplified by the location of the famous Damodar Valley Corporation … Read more
Gujarat have west flowing rivers of the country. These rivers form deep gorges and do not form deltas at the mouth of the river. Gujarat has many rivers; the four major rivers are mentioned here: Narmada, which originates at Amarkantak plateau and merges into the Arabian Sea at the end of its journey. For Hindus, … Read more
Pressure and wind belts Atmospheric Pressure, also called barometric pressure, force per unit area exerted by an atmospheric column (that is, the entire body of air above the specified area). Atmospheric pressure can be measured with a mercury barometer (hence the commonly used synonym barometric pressure), which indicates the height of a column of mercury … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE. Damage to property: The high winds and heavy rains of a cyclone can cause damage to homes, businesses, and other structures. Loss of life: Cyclones can cause loss of life due to drowning, injuries, and other causes. There are a number of things that can be done to prepare for a cyclone, … Read more
The Atmospheric Disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types Evaporation Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous … 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
Understanding Cyclones: Nature’s Fury Unleashed Cyclones, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones, are among the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. These swirling storms, characterized by intense winds, torrential rain, and storm surges, can devastate entire regions, leaving behind a trail of destruction and human suffering. Understanding the nature of cyclones is … Read more
The Fury of the Funnel: A Deep Dive into Tornadoes Tornadoes, nature’s whirling dervishes, are among the most destructive and awe-inspiring forces on Earth. These violent, rotating columns of air, extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, can inflict catastrophic damage, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Understanding the science behind these meteorological … Read more
Tropical Cyclones: A Force of Nature Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones depending on their location, are among the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. These rotating storms, characterized by intense winds, torrential rain, and storm surges, can cause widespread devastation, impacting millions of lives and economies worldwide. Understanding the formation, … Read more