What are Hanging Glaciers?
Why in News? The recent devastating floods in Nepal have renewed attention on hanging glaciers and cascading Himalayan hazards. Scientists warn that rising temperatures, permafrost thaw…
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Western Disturbance linked to Nepal Flash Flood
Why in News? A western disturbance (WD) that brought rainfall to northern India and subsequently moved eastwards towards the Himalayas may have contributed to the weather…
When El Niño becomes an Economic Crisis
Why in News? Developing El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific has renewed concerns about India’s monsoon, agricultural output, food inflation, water security, and labour productivity.…
Two Indians die descending Everest: Why retrieving a body from that height is so difficult
Why in News? Two Indian climbers died while descending Mount Everest during the 2026 climbing season. While the body of one climber could be recovered, another…
Bering Strait Dam: The Geoengineering Idea That Wants to Stabilize the AMOC by Plugging the Arctic
The Bering Strait Dam is the kind of geoengineering proposal that sounds like science fiction until you read who’s taking it seriously. The basic idea is…
Earthquake in Kamchatka Peninsula
Why in News: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated far east on July 30, causing tsunamis up to four metres (12…