Submarine relief of the Atlantic ocean
Replies (3), Started: 05-4-2015, Last Reply: 04-12-2021 - MOHAMMAD IQBAL MEER
Describe the submarine relief of the Atlantic ocean - Atlantic Ocean covers approximately one-fifth of the earth’s surface separating the continents of Europe and Africa...
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The structure of Earth's interior.
Replies (1), Started: 03-30-2015, Last Reply: 06-14-2017 - aaqib
The structure of Earth's deep interior cannot be studied directly. But geologists use seismic waves to determine the structure. Discuss and describe earth's interior
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Weather Forecasting System: Recent Advances
Replies (0), Started: 08-11-2015, Last Reply: 08-11-2015 - No Replies
There have been many advanced in the field of weather prediction services in India in recent times. Discuss
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Features and Impact: Heatwave in India
Replies (0), Started: 08-7-2015, Last Reply: 08-7-2015 - No Replies
The heat wave phenomenon in India had a catastrophic toll. Elucidate the features of a heatwave and the impact of the same on India
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Cloud Aerosol Interaction and Precipitation Enhancement Experiment
Replies (0), Started: 08-3-2015, Last Reply: 08-3-2015 - No Replies
Currently, artificial rain making techniques associated with cloud seeding cannot be used for bringing rain clouds to rainfall deficit/drought areas. Provide the overview of the CAPIEEX or Cloud Aerosol Interaction and Precipitation Enhancement Experiment in this context
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Risk of Earthquakes in India: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 07-17-2015, Last Reply: 07-17-2015 - No Replies
Scientists, geophysicists and seismologists of around 27 nations are working under Indian leadership on ambitious project to develop early warning system of earthquakes. Discuss the factors that influence the risk of earthquakes in India
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Causes of Glacial Earthquakes: Value of Research
Replies (0), Started: 07-3-2015, Last Reply: 07-3-2015 - No Replies
Recent research has unearthed how glacial earthquakes are caused. Explore the value of this scientific research
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Antarctica and Southern Oceans: Biodiversity Hotspots Under Threat
Replies (1), Started: 06-30-2015, Last Reply: 07-3-2015 - k
Despite being isolated from the rest of the globe, the biodiversity outlook for Antarctica and Southern Ocean is no better than the others. Elaborate
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Weakening Trend of Summer Monsoons in India
Replies (0), Started: 06-24-2015, Last Reply: 06-24-2015 - No Replies
Summer monsoon has shown a weakening trend over the past century in India. Elaborate.
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Shifting of Mount Everest and Various Mountain Ranges in India
Replies (0), Started: 06-18-2015, Last Reply: 06-18-2015 - No Replies
A massive 7.8 magnitude quake reversed the northeasterly course of the tallest peak in the world, Mount Everest recently though its height was unchanged by the disaster in Nepal.
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Discovery of New River in Bay of Bengal: Overview and Scientific Basis
Replies (0), Started: 06-8-2015, Last Reply: 06-8-2015 - No Replies
A river has been discovered by fishermen and oceanographers across the sea on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal. Provide an overview of the discovery and its scientific basis
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Heat Wave: Criteria and Causes
Replies (0), Started: 06-1-2015, Last Reply: 06-1-2015 - No Replies
India is currently experiencing the second deadliest heat wave in its history. Discuss the criteria for heatwaves and causes for the same.
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Physiographic Divisions of India: Outline
Replies (0), Started: 05-25-2015, Last Reply: 05-25-2015 - No Replies
India is a country with distinct and diverse geographical topography. Present an outline of the physiographic divisions of India
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Polar region- Variations in daylight hours
Replies (0), Started: 05-11-2015, Last Reply: 05-11-2015 - No Replies
Polar regions experience extreme variations in daylight hours. Explain the phenomena behind this
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Avalanche- Reasons and types
Replies (0), Started: 04-30-2015, Last Reply: 04-30-2015 - No Replies
An avalanche is sometimes seen as an effect of an earthquake. Explain the causes and types of avalanche?
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Why quakes happen in the Himalayas ?
Replies (0), Started: 04-28-2015, Last Reply: 04-28-2015 - No Replies
The Himalayan region is highly prone to earthquakes and has experienced some extremely devastating ones in the past and as per the study, a major one is yet to come. The recent earthquake in Nepal too was predicted by the scientists.
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Earthquakes- Reason for the ground to shake
Replies (0), Started: 04-28-2015, Last Reply: 04-28-2015 - No Replies
Earthquakes occur around the globe and are higher in the regions where convergence of plates takes place. Examine the reasons for occurrence of earthquakes.
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Pacific Ring of Fire- High volcanic activity
Replies (0), Started: 04-24-2015, Last Reply: 04-24-2015 - No Replies
Pacific Ring of Fire has the greatest concentration of volcanoes and earthquakes. Analyze the reasons for the same
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Mid Atlantic Ridge- Ocean floor topography
Replies (0), Started: 04-24-2015, Last Reply: 04-24-2015 - No Replies
The Mid Atlantic Ridge is a characteristic feature of the Atlantic ocean. What is the mid-Atlantic ridge?
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More rains in Western ghats of Karnataka- reasons explained
Replies (0), Started: 04-21-2015, Last Reply: 04-21-2015 - No Replies
Why Western Ghats in Karnataka receive more monsoon rainfall ?
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Floods- Causes and Consequences
Replies (0), Started: 04-21-2015, Last Reply: 04-21-2015 - No Replies
When an area gets inundated, the effects are seen in every direction, be it environmental, lives or property. What are the reasons that cause floods and how do floods affect the particular region/area.
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Polar Vortex: A major contributor to depletion of ozone layer
Replies (0), Started: 04-14-2015, Last Reply: 04-14-2015 - No Replies
Polar vortex contributes in the depletion of ozone layer. What is Polar Vortex and what role does it play in the absence of Arctic Hole compared to the Antarctica Hole?
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Tsunami - Major causes of rising waves
Replies (0), Started: 04-14-2015, Last Reply: 04-14-2015 - No Replies
Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle. Elaborate
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Plate tectonics theory
Replies (0), Started: 04-13-2015, Last Reply: 04-13-2015 - No Replies
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Drought - Types and Consequences
Replies (0), Started: 04-13-2015, Last Reply: 04-13-2015 - No Replies
Drought is one of the natural disasters that is difficult to predict due to its slow process. Explain the consequences and types of droughts
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Volcanic eruption - Causes and impact on life & nature
Replies (0), Started: 04-10-2015, Last Reply: 04-10-2015 - No Replies
Prediction of a volcano has not yet been an accurate one. Explain with the causes of a volcanic eruption. This eruption affects life and nature in ways more than one. Elaborate the reasons why it is considered a hazard
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El Nino and its effect on India.
Replies (0), Started: 04-8-2015, Last Reply: 04-8-2015 - No Replies
El Nino has intrigued scientists all over and trying to figure the reasons for its formation. What do you understand by El Nino and what effect does it have on India?
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Soil formation - Role of Weathering
Replies (0), Started: 04-2-2015, Last Reply: 04-2-2015 - No Replies
Mechanical and chemical weather and its relationship with soil formation.
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Continental drift theory - Evidences and Limitations
Replies (0), Started: 03-30-2015, Last Reply: 03-30-2015 - No Replies
Throw some light on Theory of continental drift. Provide some evidences to support it and its limitation
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Indus River system
Replies (0), Started: 03-25-2015, Last Reply: 03-25-2015 - No Replies
Being the 12th largest river in the world, the Indus originates near lake Manasarovar which is to the north of the Himalayan range.
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