Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Jan, 2026

Aerosols aloft lift, thicken winter fog over North India: IIT-M study, Pg12

IIT-Madras study reveals aerosols aloft thicken winter fog over North India, exacerbating pollution and impacting visibility.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesSpace Technology
11 Jan, 2026

Aditya-L1 decoded how solar storms impact earth’s magnetic field: ISRO, Pg10

ISRO's Aditya-L1 decodes solar storm impact on Earth's magnetic field, revealing turbulent region compression and auroral current intensification.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jan, 2026

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
26 Dec, 2025

In Indian Ocean region, 100 villages to be tsunami-ready, Pg11

India to certify 100 villages as 'tsunami-ready' in Indian Ocean region by 2026, enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience.

ArchitectureImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
25 Dec, 2025

Did an ancient flood contribute to Keezhadi’s abandonment?, PgII

Vaigai River floods buried Keezhadi settlement around 1,155 years ago, reveals OSL dating of flood sediments.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Dec, 2025

Four trends redefining the North Indian Ocean’s storm cycle, Pg11

North Indian Ocean storm patterns redefined: Decreased frequency, intensified severity, Arabian Sea surge, and seasonality shift observed.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Dec, 2025

Southern Ocean carbon ‘anomaly’ reveals what models can still miss, Pg2

Southern Ocean defies climate models by absorbing more CO2 due to increased freshwater stratification masking carbon-rich upwelling, but this may be temporary.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
21 Dec, 2025

Heat, humidity combo poses higher stunting risk in S. Asia, Pg11

South Asia faces alarming rise in child stunting due to combined heat and humidity, potentially affecting 30-37 lakh children by 2050.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
20 Dec, 2025

The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Dec, 2025

Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18

Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Dec, 2025

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Dec, 2025

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Dec, 2025

Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10

Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 Dec, 2025

Why is volcanic ash a safety concern for flights?, Pg10

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption disrupts air travel; DGCA issues safety advisory amid ash cloud concerns for aircraft engines.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Dec, 2025

The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics, Pg8

Urban liveability indices fail to account for climate risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in developing Asian cities during extreme weather events.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
1 Dec, 2025

Ditwah: How are tropical cyclones named?, Pg17

Cyclone Ditwah weakens near Tamil Nadu; WMO/ESCAP's rotational naming system ensures politically neutral, easy-to-pronounce cyclone names, Ditwah submitted by Yemen.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Nov, 2025

India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist neighbour, Pg14

India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udalgiri with aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, facing unprecedented disaster.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
27 Nov, 2025

Hayli Gubbi eruption: Why some volcanoes eject lava, others spew smoke and ash, Pg17

Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts after 12,000 years; eruption type determined by magma viscosity and silica content.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
26 Nov, 2025

Hayli Gubbi: Why volcanic ash is dangerous for aircraft, Pg15

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption disrupts global air travel; DGCA issues safety advisory due to volcanic ash hazards.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
25 Nov, 2025

India braces for disruption of air travel after Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts, Pg12

Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption threatens Indian air travel; DGCA issues safety advisories, potential disruptions loom across central and northeast India.

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