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3 days, 1 hour ago

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Visakhapatnam convener D. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the State and Central governments to work on establishing geopark in Visakhapatnam as the city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The initiative of geopark would involve integrating major geological and archaeological sites under a unified Geopark Management Authority …

India State Reddy Unesco Geological Geopark Intach Visakhapatnam

6 days, 14 hours ago

Yunnan reveals cause of January landslide that killed 44

China Daily

Yunnan province's department of emergency management recently released its findings on a landslide that occurred in January in Zhenxiong county of Zhaotong city, confirming the incident was not directly linked to coal mining. Factors including intense weathering, water infiltration from rainfall, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and sudden temperature drops combined with rain and snow contributed to the structural imbalance that led …

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

LA Times

A tsunami from an underground volcano near Tonga hit the Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz on Jan, 15, 2022. But in Laguna Beach, advance knowledge of the tsunami hazard area shows that it’s relatively small, and walking a few blocks away could make a difference. Seal Beach and the surrounding area The tsunami hazard zone around Seal Beach, including …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The 'precariously balanced boulders' that offer a window into seismic history

BBC

The 'precariously balanced boulders' that offer a window into seismic history Getty Images These giant rocks could roll at any moment. Getty Images The Golden Rock in Myanmar is a precarious boulder that has acquired religious significance and is now a major tourist attraction Precarious boulders gain their delicate balance for two reasons. Windows to history While hikers tend to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fossilisation: A freeze of geological time

New Indian Express

Fossilisation is the process by which organic materials like plants, animals, and other life forms, are preserved in the Earth’s crust over geological time. The fossilisation process involves several stages, which begins from the death of an organism to the eventual discovery of the fossil by paleontologists. The ideal conditions to preserve the body is any place with deep water, …

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2 months ago

Pioneer Geologist Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia: A Legacy of Exploration and Inspiration

India Today

The article highlights the remarkable journey of Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia, an Indian geologist who defied the odds to achieve success despite limited opportunities. Born into a Parsi family in Surat, Gujarat, he displayed a deep passion for science from a young age. His formative years were marked by his love for the natural world, leading him to pursue higher education …

Science History Geology Surat

2 months, 1 week ago

China's Geological Exploration Sees Explosive Growth

China Daily

China's investment in geological exploration has grown for three consecutive years, with a total of 124 new mineral deposits discovered in 2023. Significant breakthroughs were achieved in oil and gas exploration in large oil and gas basins, while progress was also made in the exploration of non-oil and gas minerals such as coal, copper, gold, lithium, and phosphorus.

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3 months ago

Chandrayaan 3: Pragyan rover discovers new ancient crater on Moon surface

Hindustan Times

India's moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, has discovered a 160-km-wide moon crater near its landing site. Indian Space Research Organisation releases an image of Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander clicked around 11 a.m. IST from about 15 m through a Pragyan rover's navigation camera, hours after the release of its first image, which shows the lander resting on the moon's surface. The rover is …

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3 months, 1 week ago

4.7 magnitude Malibu earthquake shakes Southern California

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An earthquake with a …

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4 months ago

Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Geological Survey of India ink MoU for landslide early warning system

The Hindu

In a significant step towards combating the menace of landslides in Assam, a Memorandum of Understanding on the Implementation of Experimental Regional Landslide Early Warning System was signed between Assam State Disaster Management Authority and the Geological Survey of India, in Guwahati on Friday. In addition to lives lost, large numbers of houses along with infrastructure bear the brunt of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Study on first big landslide at Mundakkai 40 years ago pointed to geological, climate factors

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At a time when there is a debate over whether human interventions led to the twin landslides in Wayanad, an expert study on the first massive landslide at Mundakkai in 1984 had categorically stated that unfavourable geological, climatological and geotechnical factors were responsible for the natural disaster. The study, done by Dr P Basak and NB Narasimha Prasad from …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Large geological feature known as the ‘Double Arch’ collapses in southern Utah

LA Times

The Double Arch prior to collapse in Rock Creek Bay of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch,” the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed, National Park Service officials said. The popular arch in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area fell Thursday; no …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan

China Daily

Rescuers work in Yuelin village of Shouyue town in Hengyang city, Central China's Hunan province, July 28, 2024. BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a rescue team to Hengyang, a city in Central China's Hunan province, on Sunday after a rain-triggered landslide washed away a village house, resulting in casualties. In its latest update, the provincial emergency command …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Continued destruction of red sand dunes in Andhra sparks row

Hindustan Times

The continued destruction of Erra Matti Dibbalu a national geo-heritage site located on the shores of Bay of Bengal near Bheemili on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, even after the change of government in Andhra Pradesh, has triggered protests from environmentalists and also kicked up a political controversy. Continued destruction of red sand dunes in Andhra sparks row Last week, pictures …

Red Area Site Visakhapatnam Sand Dunes Dibbalu

5 months ago

JSP leader seeks advanced geological survey to protect Erra Matti Dibbalu in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Jana Sena Party general secretary Bolisetty Satyanarayana has found fault with government officials for failing to protect the geo-heritage site of Erra Matti Dibbalu near Bheemunipatnam from encroachments. He said that there was an urgent need to conduct an advanced geological survey to identify the extent of the geo-heritage site of Erra Matti Dibbalu and also to keep a sufficient …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Hill of many wonders: Experts seek Unesco Global Geopark tag for Chitrakoot

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Chitrakoot, known as the ‘Hill of Many Wonders’, is a holy place and rich in rocks but doesn’t carry any international tag. So, geo heritage experts, tourism professionals and social scientists have decided to join hands to raise a demand for the establishment of Chitrakoot as a Unesco Global Geopark. Several geo heritage regions in India can be converted …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Cliffhanger at Varkala

The Hindu

Boards screaming “Danger” in large letters, some of them warning of an unstable cliff and others informing visitors of restrictions, line the narrow, scenic pathway winding to the top of Varkala cliff, located about 40 kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala’s capital. The restaurant owners are concerned as they get most of their business at the cliff front, which is facing …

Kerala National Owners Sea Thiruvananthapuram Cliff Structures

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy

The Hindu

With landscapes that range from the world’s greatest peaks to low-lying coastal plains, India showcases a diverse morphology that has evolved over billions of years. Geo-heritage sites are educational spaces where people acquire much needed geological literacy, especially when India’s collective regard for this legacy is abysmal. Scant traction in India Geological conservation seeks to ensure the survival of the …

India Heritage Heritage Sites National Sites Bill Unesco

6 months ago

Green activist moves High Court against district collector for Varkala cliff demolition

New Indian Express

“It is a serious offence and instead of protecting a rare geological heritage monument, the district collector has misused the Disaster Management Act to destroy it which is unacceptable. He said that the cliff was demolished to protect two illegal constructions carried out by government agencies close to the beach which falls under CRZ I. Interestingly, the district collector maintained …

District Cliff District Collector Moves High

6 months, 1 week ago

Infotainment hits the road where wonder meets wanderlust

China Daily

A student learns to paint a mural pattern at the international exhbition center in Dunhuang, Gansu province. New learning tours with the themes of culture, art, intangible cultural heritage, folk customs and natural science have been developed to satisfy the diverse learning needs of tourists of different ages, according to local authorities. In Shennongjia national park in North China's Hubei …

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7 months, 1 week ago

5 geological wonders of India you must explore

India TV News

Image Source : Social 1/6 5 geological wonders of India you must explore Image Source : Social 2/6 The Great Rann of Kutch: Located in the western state of Gujarat, the Great Rann of Kutch is one of the largest salt deserts in the world. Image Source : Social 3/6 The Western Ghats: Stretching along the western coast of India, …

India Image Source Geological Ellora Caves

8 months, 1 week ago

Have humans triggered a new geologic era? Geologists disagree if the Anthropocene exists or not

Salon

Earth's 4.5 billion year geological history is full of death and rebirth, mass extinctions and explosions of biodiversity, with different periods often marked by cataclysmic changes that radically reshaped environments and climates. "The Anthropocene as a new unit of the time scale formally acknowledges that our planet has been forced into a new functioning trajectory." The AWG demonstrated "beyond a …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Unesco announces its newest geoparks around the world

BBC

Unesco announces its newest geoparks around the world Chris Karagkelis Unesco Geoparks represent a balance of unique geological features, cultural touchpoints and a focus on sustainability From dinosaur fossils in Brazil to the soaring monasteries of Meteora, these 18 new geological sites highlight a particular region's natural, cultural and intangible heritage. "Unesco Global Geoparks represent landscapes where internationally significant geological …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Aftershocks in New Jersey after earthquake hits New York

India TV News

New Jersey was hit by an aftershock of 4.0 magnitude following a massive 4.8 magnitude earthquake that was felt in New York and neighbouring areas on Friday, local authorities said. Earlier, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, news agency Reuters reported citing the US Geological Survey. The U.S. Geological Survey said over 42 …

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Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

Yunnan reveals cause of January landslide that killed 44

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

The 'precariously balanced boulders' that offer a window into seismic history

Fossilisation: A freeze of geological time

Pioneer Geologist Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia: A Legacy of Exploration and Inspiration

China's Geological Exploration Sees Explosive Growth

Chandrayaan 3: Pragyan rover discovers new ancient crater on Moon surface

4.7 magnitude Malibu earthquake shakes Southern California

Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Geological Survey of India ink MoU for landslide early warning system

Study on first big landslide at Mundakkai 40 years ago pointed to geological, climate factors

Large geological feature known as the ‘Double Arch’ collapses in southern Utah

Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan

Continued destruction of red sand dunes in Andhra sparks row

JSP leader seeks advanced geological survey to protect Erra Matti Dibbalu in Visakhapatnam

Hill of many wonders: Experts seek Unesco Global Geopark tag for Chitrakoot

Cliffhanger at Varkala

Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy

Green activist moves High Court against district collector for Varkala cliff demolition

Infotainment hits the road where wonder meets wanderlust

5 geological wonders of India you must explore

Have humans triggered a new geologic era? Geologists disagree if the Anthropocene exists or not

Unesco announces its newest geoparks around the world

Aftershocks in New Jersey after earthquake hits New York