by Team Spectrum Books | Sep 20, 2021 | Geography
The Department of Science and Technology released the draft National Geospatial Policy, 2021 (NGP) in May 2021. The prime objectives of the policy include fostering and developing a self-made geospatial ecosystem in the country as well as globally. It aims to...
by Team Spectrum Books | Mar 9, 2021 | Geography
On February 7, 2021 massive floods washed away the Rishiganga hydroelectric power project and the Tapovan project on the Dhauli Ganga river (a tributary of the Alaknanda) near Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The floods were most likely caused as a result of breaking...
by Team Spectrum Books | Mar 9, 2021 | Geography
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) released 2020-21 La Nina advisory—Potential impacts on agriculture and food security in high-risk countries, in December 2020. The advisory gives a general review of the historical effect of La Nina as well as an outlook of...
by Team Spectrum Books | Jan 30, 2021 | Geography
According to the United States Geological Survey, the Indonesian region is one of the most seismically active zones on Earth. There are more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia and the country frequently experiences volcanic eruptions due to its location in the...
by Team Spectrum Books | Dec 14, 2020 | Geography
As reported on October 17, 2020 a team of researchers from the University of Bristol have found that rainfalls could result in the moving of mountains in their study. The discoveries made by the team during this study could possibly help geologists study the impact of...
by Team Spectrum Books | Dec 14, 2020 | Geography
Hurricane Epsilon rapidly intensified on October 20 and 21, 2020, becoming a major Category 3 hurricane as it cruised northwest over the open Atlantic. On October 20, Epsilon was a 45 mph tropical storm; by early the next day, it had morphed into a Category 1...
