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Topic: Physical oceanography

Scientists of China & United States develop a statistical model that predict pollution levels using oceans’ memory

Researchers from China and the U.S. have developed a novel computer model that can help accurately predict air pollution levels in the region a season in advance. The...

July 30, 2019

2019 edition of World Oceans Day (WOD)

The World Oceans Day (WOD) is observed every year on June 8 to celebrate the majesty of the world’s oceans and raise awareness about their preservation. Oceans are...

June 8, 2019

Tourists run for life as a large chunk of ice broke causing tsunami

Tourists were forced to run for their lives after a giant wave headed their way. As the wave approached with water rolling at terrifying heights a group pf...

April 3, 2019

2 cyclones hit the coasts of Australia

Cyclone trevor will hit the north coasts of Australia. It is predicted to bring wind gusts of 280 km per hour.  The cyclone Veronica is to hit the...

March 23, 2019

2018 World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD)

The World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is observed every year on November 5 to raise awareness about precautionary measures against tsunami and share innovative approaches to risk reduction....

November 5, 2018

The multi-nation tsunami mock exercise (drill) “IOWave18” started in Indian Ocean

The major Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock exercise (drill) “IOWave18” has started from September 4, which is being organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The purpose...

September 4, 2018

Odisha and Tamil Nadu governments Disaster Management Authorities are working with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

In June 2018, Odisha government entered into a collaboration with the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), an intergovernmental body under United Nations. RIMES has 48 member...

June 30, 2018

The first HADR exercise ‘Samvedna’ of Indian Air Force (IAF) in association with South Asian Region nations started

The first Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise ‘Samvedna’ of the Indian Air Force in association with South Asian Region nations has started off the coast of...

March 12, 2018

Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct Multi State Mega Mock Tsunami Exercise 2017

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) will conduct a multi-State mega...

November 23, 2017

The 2017 World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) observed on 5 November

The World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is observed every year on November 5 to spread awareness among people across the world in matters related to the dangers of...

November 5, 2017

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