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Isostasy & 6 Theories
The literal meaning of the Isostasy is the "stage of balance". It is the mechanical stability between the earth's crust( upstanding parts such as plains, plateaus, mountains, etc, and low-lying parts such as the ocean floor ) and mantle...
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Botanical Gardens in India
Importance of Botanical Gardens It is home to various species of flora and fauna. Hence, it is an open laboratory for students and researchers. 1. It helps in the study of taxonomic research. 2. It helps in botanical research. 3. It is a...
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Highest Waterfalls in the World
About water fall A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river. Waterfalls also occur when meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf. Different Types...
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Important Boundary Lines of the World
The international boundary line between two pieces of property the boundary between two states. Durand Line is the line demarcating the boundaries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was drawn up in 1896 by Sir Mortimer Durand.Hindenburg Line is the boundary dividing Germany and Poland. The Germans...
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Dams and Reservoirs in India
Oldest Dam in India Kallanai Dam in Tamil Nadu is the oldest dam in India. It is also known as Grand Anicut. It is built across the Kaveri river and it is in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu. Kallanai Dam...
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Famous Volcanoes in the World
About Volcanoes A Volcano is said to be a rupture or opening in Earth crust that allows the flow of molten rock from the beneath the earth surface along with the emission of volcanic ashes and gases like Carbon dioxide...
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Volcanoes
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which gases, molten rocks materials (lava), ash, steam etc. are emitted outward in the course of an eruption. Such vents or openings occur in those parts of the earth’s crust...
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El Nino and La Nina
El Nino and La Nina are climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean affecting the weather worldwide. These phenomena are extremely important for understanding the global climate. El Nino El Nino was first recognized by Peruvian fishermen off the coast of Peru as the...
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National Parks, Biosphere Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
Biosphere Reserves The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves In India (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN Category V Protected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary) and often include one or more...
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Tiger Reserves in India
India is a home of 2976 tigers which is around 70% of total tigers in the world. 50 tiger reserves in India and most of the tigers are in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. As part of the World Wildlife Foundation...
