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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
The Fiery Menace: Understanding Wildfires Wildfires, once a natural part of many ecosystems, have become an increasingly destructive force in recent decades. Driven by a complex interplay of climate change, human activity, and natural factors, these fiery events pose a significant threat to human lives, property, and the environment. This article delves into the multifaceted … 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
Weather forecast There are two ways for weather forcasting: Short-range forecasting Meteorologists can make somewhat longer-term forecasts (those for 6, 12, 24, or even 48 hours) with considerable skill because they are able to measure and predict atmospheric conditions for large areas by computer. Using models that apply their accumulated expert knowledge quickly, accurately, 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