Found 412 Articles for Geography

The entire pantheon of Hinduism is centered around water bodies of which the rivers are a vital part. Indian civilization, which is all about Hinduism, grew and prospered around the rivers of which there are seven which are considered the holiest. In Hindu, tradition water is one of the five elements that make up the universe and it is revered for its life-giving properties. These feminine rivers are the Ganges, Yamuna, Narmada, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri and the conspicuous Saraswati. A dip in any of these rivers is said to wash away sins. In modern times we've stopped referring to the ... Read More

Plateau is known as the tableland in geological terms as it resembles a table as in having an elevated and flat plain land. Plateaus have different names called ‘mesas’ and ‘buttes’. There is also a different kind of plateaus called ‘Steppes’, these are non-raised large flatland areas. Basically, a plateau is a small or large raised area of flat land which is separated from the rest of the surrounding land. These plateaus have sloped lands on either side of it.How are Plateaus Formed?By the erosion of surrounding areas by rivers, flooding, and glacier activities plateaus can be formed. The pressure ... Read More

After a hundred years means 2118. Well, the earth would not be the only world where humans would be living. Human habitation on Mars would a few decades old by that time and easier and safer travel to and from Mars will be the challenge that mankind would be dealing with at that point.However, human civilization would still very much be centered on the earth which would be completely literate by then.As per my imagination world after 100 years would be like this -There would be no poverty anywhere and countries, cultures, and societies would be much better integrated.Wars would ... Read More

Greenland is an island in the continent of North America. Though geographically it is a part of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe as it was a has been a colony for more than a century.There are no official specific conditions based on which continents are defined, but many scientists believe that the unique tectonic plate is the deciding factor, which explains why there are so many different models of thinking when it comes to how many continents there are.However, there are several largely accepted factors that classify different regions of the world as continents. ... Read More

Lakshadweep islands are a union territory of India that is located to the west of Kerala. Due to the lack of indigenous population, the history of the islands is unsure but there are inscriptions that are referred to the 7th century. The stable temperatures of the waters which maintain a rich marine life is a reason why people love to visit the Lakshadweep Islands.The crystal clear blue waters and coral reefs look pretty serene and are enjoyed by tourists. The islands are also famous for pearl fishing and seafood.The Gulf of Mannar marine national park and biosphere reserve consists of ... Read More

India has many beautiful and breathtaking landscapes in India. Lush green forests, sprawling coastline, exotic islands, deserts and stunning main highlands. Let us look at some of the best landscapes in India.The HimalayasThe mighty and majestic Himalayan mountain ranges are the abode of snow, stretching across Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and many other northeastern states. There are many breathtaking places in the Himalayas.One of them is Manali, with its snow-covered mountains, scenic beauty is famous as "Valley of the Gods". Best honeymoon spot and a paradise for lovers of adventure sports, Manali is best for trekking and ... Read More

Indian Culture has reversed all its natural resources and it is also evident from Vedic time on how the various forces of nature were worshiped to maintain the balance in the cycle of nature called Rita. Ganga is the longest river in India that originates from the Gangotri glaciers in the state of Uttarakhand and ends in the Bay of Bengal in Sagar Island.It is a river which is considered to be the oldest as far as references in the sources of history are concerned. This river has been the life-giver for a population of the Gangetic plains for many ... Read More

Hinduism is undoubtedly one of the oldest religions in the Indian Subcontinent and also one of the most complex ones. There are different sect and sub-sects within this one religion adding to its diversity. It is due to this reason that the country has prominent pilgrimage centers spread across different geographical zones all of which have stories and spirituality associated with them. The popular ones are:VaranasiVaranasi is undoubtedly the most visited pilgrimage center in India. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi holds its significance for the river Ganga and the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Ganga Aarti performed ... Read More

Climate is changing globally due to increased pollution and global warming. Changing climate affects ecosystems in a variety of ways. For example, due to global warming, many species are forced to migrate to higher latitudes or higher elevations where temperatures are more conducive to their survival.The sea level is rising every day and due to this saltwater intrusion into a freshwater system is forcing many species to relocate or die and creating a disturbance in the existing ecosystem.Climate changes can cause extreme weather conditions, with increased global temperature where mountain regions get a lot of snowfall and might be experiencing ... Read More

Yes. Black holes do exist in the Universe. Recently NASA scientists using their instruments have painted the pictures of these strange and fascinating objects in space. These black holes are formed because a big star collapses into itself creating a very high gravity due to massive mass squeezed into a tiny space.Imagine a star of mass ten times more than of Sun squeezed into a sphere of the size of the moon. The gravity will be very strong because of dense matter in tiny space. This usually happens when the star is dying. The resultant gravitational pull will be so ... Read More