Erosion and Deposition: Action of Glaciers
In the previous article, we were discussing the evolution of landforms due to the activities of running water and groundwater. This article deals with the evolution of landforms due...
[ read more ]Erosion and Deposition: Action of Running Water and Groundwater
In the previous articles, we were discussing various types of endogenic and exogenic processes. We have also seen that erosion and deposition are some of the exogenic processes. In...
[ read more ]Exogenic Forces
What are Exogenic Forces? ➢ The forces which derive their strength from the earth’s exterior or originate within the earth’s atmosphere are called as exogenic forces or external forces....
[ read more ]Earthquake
➢ The network of seismographic (seismograph is the instrument used to measure earthquakes) stations all over the world record dozens of earthquakes every day. Most of them are not...
[ read more ]Volcanoes
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which gases, molten rocks materials (lava), ash, steam etc. are emitted outward in the course of an eruption. Such...
[ read more ]Endogenic Forces and Evolution of Land forms Endogenic Forces – Internal forces in detail
Endogenic forces a can be classified as slow movements (diastrophic) and sudden movements. Slow movements cause changes very gradually which might not be visible during a human lifetime. Slow...
[ read more ]Geomorphic Processes and Earth Movements Geomorphic Process
The formation and deformation of landforms on the surface of the earth are a continuous process which is due to the continuous influence of external and internal forces. The...
[ read more ]Tigersharks : India is placing Sukhoi jets in South India
In news: Air force commissioned the 222 squadron, also known as ‘Tigersharks’, for their Thanjavur base Tamil Nadu It will play a key role in keeping China’s growing clout...
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