Avalanche Current Affairs, GK & News
Avalanche
Avalanche or snowslide is an event in which a cohesive mass of snow slides loosens from the underlying layer, fractures and moves down a slope. Mechanical failure is a major trigger for avalanches. As the snow moves downslope, it gains in volume, mass and speed as it collects more snow en route. Avalanches are a ..
..Read MoreAvalanche in Arunachal Pradesh
On February 6, 2022, seven Indian army personnel were killed in an Avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. These army personnel were a part of the patrol team. The Indian Army has launched “Search and Rescue” operations. Avalanches The Indian Army troops getting trapped in avalanches are not uncommon. Previously similar mishap occurred in May 2020. Two ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Arunachal Pradesh • Avalanche • Indian Army • Line of Actual Control • Line of Control (LOC)
What is Glacial Lake Outburst Flood?
Recently, a massive glacier burst occurred at Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The exact reason for the burst is not yet known. But the incident has brought the focus again to the dangers of climate change. This incident is also being seen as the Glacial Lake Outburst flood. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood A type of the outburst ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Avalanche • Climate change • First glacier lost to climate change • Glacial Lake Outburst Flood • Proglacial Lakes • Subglacial Lake