Star Formation
Geology

Star Formation

The distribution of matter and energy was not even in the early universe. These primary density differences gave rise to differences in gravitational forces and…
What is the Hydrosphere?
Geology

What is the Hydrosphere?

The hydrosphere is a cohesive mass of aquifer that is found beneath and above the surface of a planet’s secondary planet or natural satellite. It…
What Is an Earthquake?
Geology

What Is an Earthquake?

An earthquake shakes the surface of the earth. An earthquake is a shaking of the surface, which results in the sudden release of energy into…
Coastal Plain
Geology

Coastal Plain

Coastal Plain: It is a horizontal low lying ground between the coast and upper ground inland. A coastal plain is horizontal, low-lying land adjacent to…
Coast
Geology

Coast

Coast: The boundary between land and sea. It includes the strip of land that borders the seashore. Seashore is the region where land meets the…
Catchment Area
Geology

Catchment Area

Catchment Area: The area drained by a major river and its tributaries. It is the area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or…
Bedrock
Geology

Bedrock

Bedrock is the solid rock lying beneath the soil and weathered material. It is the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (such as soil). It…
Arid
Geology

Arid

Arid: Denoting any climate or region in which the rainfall is insufficient or barely sufficient to support vegetation. Nearly 33% of the Earth’s land is…
Alluvial Plain
Geology

Alluvial Plain

Alluvial Plain A level tract of land made up of alluvium or fine rock material brought down by a river. It is a level or…
Disaster Management and Mitigation
Geology

Disaster Management and Mitigation

Disaster Management and Mitigation Disasters due to cyclones, unlike the ones caused by earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions are more predictable in terms of the…
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