India’s Deep Ocean Mission Explained: Goals, Technology, and Challenges
With India recently completing the wet testing of its Matsya-6000 submersible, a breakthrough in deep-ocean exploration, the nation is gearing up to …
Geography
Spring Equinox 2025: A Celestial Celebration of Balance and Renewal
The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, is a fascinating celestial event that occurs every year around March 20–21. In 2025, it falls …
La Niña Conditions Confirmed in 2025
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Mount Ibu Eruption
Mount Ibu in North Maluku, Indonesia, erupted recently, releasing ash clouds up to 3 km high. Authorities issued an orange-level Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation…
Ancient Ice Core Discovered in Antarctica
Scientists have drilled a 1.2-million-year-old ice core from Little Dome C in Antarctica, advancing climate research. Extracted at a depth of 2.8 km, this core…
Polar Vortex and Winter Storms
The polar vortex, a mass of cold air from the Arctic, has expanded southward, causing severe winter storms in the United States. Affecting over 60…
Uttarakhand’s Action Plan for Glacial Lakes
The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) is developing a comprehensive plan to monitor and mitigate risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). The…
November 2024 – Record Warmth in India
November 2024 recorded India’s second warmest November in 123 years, with an average maximum temperature of 29.37ºC, exceeding the norm by 0.62ºC. The absence of…
Denmark Strait Cataract: World’s Largest Underwater Waterfall
The Denmark Strait Cataract, the world’s largest underwater waterfall, is located between Greenland and Iceland, dropping 11,500 feet beneath Arctic waters. Formed during the last…
