Geography
Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters articles for UPSC exam preparation under Geography.
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Articles on Natural Disasters
Ethiopia’s Long Dormant Volcano Hayli Gubbi Erupted After 12,000 Years
In News A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years, causing ash plumes across the red sea towards Yemen, Oman, and even parts of India. Ethiopias Afar Depression and the East African Rift The Hayli Gubbi volcano is located approximately 800 kilometers northeast of Addis Ababa in Ethiopias Afar region. The Afar Depression, also known as the Danakil Depression, is a geological marvel where three tectonic plates meet: the African (Nubian) Plate, the Somalian Plate, and the Arabia
Eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily
Context The recent eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy highlights the dynamic processes beneath the Earth’s crust. Types of Volcanoes Stratovolcanoes (Composite): Tall, steep, explosive (e.g., Mount Etna, Mount Fuji). Shield Volcanoes: Broad, gentle slopes, fluid lava flows (e.g., Mauna Loa in Hawaii).