The region lying from 65-70 km to about 1000 km altitude above the earth surface containing free electrons and ions is known as ionosphere. The equatorial ionosphere is formed primarily by the ionization of neutral gas ...

The development of appropriate preventive measures to minimize the risk of damage from earthquakes is dependent on the proper evaluation of seismic hazard in the region. The source of damage lies most often with the ...

Ever-increasing dependence on groundwater for various uses has not only triggered environmental hazards but depletion of many aquifers too. This necessitates rejuvenation of the aquifer systems through artificial recharge ...

Fresh water available from surface water bodies, such as, lakes and rivers, is a precious resource for mankind. As fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in recent times, it needs proper attention. Improper management ...

A rock-fill dam planned to a height of 260.5 m, is under construction across the Bhagirathi river - 1.5 km. downstream of its confluence with the river Bhilangna near Tehri township (Uttar Pradesh, India). On its completion ...

Cauvery Basin is a pericratonic basin which came into existence due to rifting in the Gondwana land during Late Jurassic-Early Cretaceous. The basin is characterised by NE-SW trending basement horsts and grabens. The ...

Recent thermochronological works in different sectors ofthe Himalayan orogenic belt highlighted the positive feedback between tectonics and exhumation, while high precipitation and climate-induced erosion control the ...

Assam and Assam Arakan, a Tertiary petroliferous province occurs in the north eastern part of Indian subcontinent, which has traditionally been divided into Assam Shelf, Cachar Fold Belt and Tripura Fold Belt by the Oil ...

The region extended from 60 km to about 1000 km altitude above the earth's surface containing free electrons, ions and neutral atoms/molecules of atmospheric gases is known as ionosphere. It is formed mainly by the ...

The Haryana Plains form a drainage divide between the Indus and Gangetic drainage systems. These plains may have been affected by neotectonic activity and climatic changes during the Holocene period, as observed in the ...