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Death Count Rises To 4, 7 Still Missing In Himachal Flash Floods
With the recovery of two more bodies from a hydro project site in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district that was hit by floods on Wednesday, the death toll has risen to four, officials said on Thursday.
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Unexpected 'Grand Canyon' Found Beneath Antarctica's Floating Ice Shelves
An unexpected and previously unknown topography beneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves has come to light, courtesy of a new study.
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SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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Some Landslide-Hit Areas In Wayanad May Be Uninhabitable Forever: Goverment
Some of the landslides-affected areas of the Wayanad district may be declared permanent "no habitation" zones following the large devastation caused to their topography, Kerala government authorities fear.
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Convoy Attack: Poonch's Dense Forests, Topography A Challenge For Forces
Even as search operations continue after the ambush on a convoy in Poonch, a worrying aspect for the forces has been how the challenging topography and dense fore in the Poonch-Rajouri region have left personnel exposed on several occasions.
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This Rajasthan Temple Offers 'Paap Mukti' Certificate After Taking A Dip In Holy Kund
The certificates then act as evidence that they do not carry any "sin" on their head, and that the boycott be revoked.
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Landslides Near Hydro Projects Unrelated To Construction, Says Power Ministry
Landslides in the Indian Himalayas around hydro power projects were caused mainly by topography, geological conditions and rainfall, the power ministry said on Wednesday, citing a study that ruled out construction as a factor.
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NASA Launches Satellite For Landmark Study Of Earth's Water
A satellite lifted off Friday from California on a mission to survey nearly all bodies of water on Earth, offering key insights on how they influence or are impacted by climate change.
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Evidence Of Ancient Ocean Found On Mars, Indicate The Planet May Have Once Be Hospitable
A recently released set of topography maps provide new evidence for an ancient northern ocean on Mars.
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With Territorial Army Security Cover, Manipur Rail Project Gathered Speed
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated the train between Tripura's capital Agartala and Manipur's Khongsang, a hilly area where construction of the rail line has been a challenging task due to the topography and threats from insurgents.
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Swiss Glaciers Melting Faster, Have Shrunk By Half Since 1930: Study
The glaciers in Switzerland have shed half their volume since the early 1930s, a new study has said. It said that the retreat of the ice structures is accelerating at a time when there are growing concerns about climate change.
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Weather Office's Move To Predict Impact Of Extreme Weather Events In Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department is collecting high-resolution exposure data, including information about roads, topography and social-economic condition of people, for Delhi-NCR to be able to predict the impact of extreme weather events precisely
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Objectives Of Chandrayaan-2 Mission "Significantly Attained": Minister
The objectives of Chandrayaan-2 have been significantly attained, said Union Minister of State (Atomic Energy and Space) Jitendra Singh on Wednesday, adding that detailed study of topography, mineralogy, among others had led to a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the moon.
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Toyota Opens Test Track Inspired By The Nurburgring In Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation has opened a 5.3-km country road test course which sees the completion of work on the central section of its new research and development facility, named Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, located in a mountainous area straddling the cities of Toyota and Okazaki. This section, which primarily features a winding country road...
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India's 2nd Lunar Mission, Chandrayaan-2, to Launch in January 2019
Chandrayaan-2 will orbit around the moon and study its lunar conditions to collect data on its topography, mineralogy and exosphere.
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Death Count Rises To 4, 7 Still Missing In Himachal Flash Floods
With the recovery of two more bodies from a hydro project site in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district that was hit by floods on Wednesday, the death toll has risen to four, officials said on Thursday.
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Unexpected 'Grand Canyon' Found Beneath Antarctica's Floating Ice Shelves
An unexpected and previously unknown topography beneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves has come to light, courtesy of a new study.
-
SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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Some Landslide-Hit Areas In Wayanad May Be Uninhabitable Forever: Goverment
Some of the landslides-affected areas of the Wayanad district may be declared permanent "no habitation" zones following the large devastation caused to their topography, Kerala government authorities fear.
-
Convoy Attack: Poonch's Dense Forests, Topography A Challenge For Forces
Even as search operations continue after the ambush on a convoy in Poonch, a worrying aspect for the forces has been how the challenging topography and dense fore in the Poonch-Rajouri region have left personnel exposed on several occasions.
-
This Rajasthan Temple Offers 'Paap Mukti' Certificate After Taking A Dip In Holy Kund
The certificates then act as evidence that they do not carry any "sin" on their head, and that the boycott be revoked.
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Landslides Near Hydro Projects Unrelated To Construction, Says Power Ministry
Landslides in the Indian Himalayas around hydro power projects were caused mainly by topography, geological conditions and rainfall, the power ministry said on Wednesday, citing a study that ruled out construction as a factor.
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NASA Launches Satellite For Landmark Study Of Earth's Water
A satellite lifted off Friday from California on a mission to survey nearly all bodies of water on Earth, offering key insights on how they influence or are impacted by climate change.
-
Evidence Of Ancient Ocean Found On Mars, Indicate The Planet May Have Once Be Hospitable
A recently released set of topography maps provide new evidence for an ancient northern ocean on Mars.
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With Territorial Army Security Cover, Manipur Rail Project Gathered Speed
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated the train between Tripura's capital Agartala and Manipur's Khongsang, a hilly area where construction of the rail line has been a challenging task due to the topography and threats from insurgents.
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Swiss Glaciers Melting Faster, Have Shrunk By Half Since 1930: Study
The glaciers in Switzerland have shed half their volume since the early 1930s, a new study has said. It said that the retreat of the ice structures is accelerating at a time when there are growing concerns about climate change.
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Weather Office's Move To Predict Impact Of Extreme Weather Events In Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department is collecting high-resolution exposure data, including information about roads, topography and social-economic condition of people, for Delhi-NCR to be able to predict the impact of extreme weather events precisely
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Objectives Of Chandrayaan-2 Mission "Significantly Attained": Minister
The objectives of Chandrayaan-2 have been significantly attained, said Union Minister of State (Atomic Energy and Space) Jitendra Singh on Wednesday, adding that detailed study of topography, mineralogy, among others had led to a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the moon.
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Toyota Opens Test Track Inspired By The Nurburgring In Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation has opened a 5.3-km country road test course which sees the completion of work on the central section of its new research and development facility, named Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, located in a mountainous area straddling the cities of Toyota and Okazaki. This section, which primarily features a winding country road...
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India's 2nd Lunar Mission, Chandrayaan-2, to Launch in January 2019
Chandrayaan-2 will orbit around the moon and study its lunar conditions to collect data on its topography, mineralogy and exosphere.
