Ultra-Low Velocity Zones

Recent scientific research has uncovered a fascinating discovery deep within the Earth, challenging our existing knowledge of its geological processes. Hidden beneath the Earth’s surface, mountains of enormous proportions have been found, towering over even the renowned Mt Everest. These ..

Tags: Geology • Interior of Earth

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Zealand’s White Island erupts

The White Island volcano of New Zealand erupted in early December. White island, also known as Whakaari, is located about 50 km from the eastern coast of North Island in a region known as the Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is ..

Tags: Deep Earth Carbon Degassing Project • Geology • Igneous petrology • Petrology • Stratovolcano

Geological Survey of India (GSI) North Eastern Region (NER) installs two geological display boards at two important geological sites

In Meghalaya, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) North Eastern Region (NER) has recently installed two geological display boards at two important geological sites in the State with geo-scientific information which will help in creating awareness among visiting tourists, students ..

Tags: Earth Sciences • Geochronology • Geological history of Earth • Geology • Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point

India-Bolivia Sign 9 MoUs

During the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia the following 9 MoUs were signed: Agreement on Exemption of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders to facilitate entry into either country of Diplomatic and Official Passport ..

Tags: Bolivia • Cultural Exchange • Geology • Homeopathy • Isa

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Popocatepetl volcano spews ashes: Red alert in Mexico

The Popocatepetl volcano has been giving out ashes since Thursday. Red alert has been raised in Mexico after smoke, ash and lava from the volcano increased. The volacano remained dormant for more than 1000 years. It showed increased activity in ..

Tags: Eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull • Geology • Igneous petrology • Popocatépetl • Puebla International Airport

Mount Etna, active volcano in quake-stricken Italian island of Sicily erupted on 24th December 2018.

Mount Etna, the active volcano in quake-stricken Italian island of Sicily, has recently erupted on 24th December 2018. A chain of around 130 earthquakes have rocked the volcano with the strongest posting a magnitude of 4.0. The quake was the ..

Tags: Catania • Etna • Geology • Igneous petrology • Locations associated with Arthurian legend