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Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves

Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves In the Indian Antarctic outpost Maitri, scientists have discovered Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a type of plasma waves. These waves are crucial in the precipitation of killer electrons, which are dangerous for space-based equipment and instruments and constitute the radiation belt of planet Earth and have speeds close to the speed of light. The investigation can aid in understanding how energetic particles in the radiation belts affect low-orbit spacecraft. Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: What Are They? The subtle electromagnetic emissions detected in the Earth's magnetosphere are known as EMIC waves. These waves are created at…

21 April, 2023 Heat waves

Heatwave

Heatwave In Mumbai, heatstroke recently claimed the lives of eleven people. The incident re-emphasizes the dangers associated with heat waves, whose frequency and intensity are predicted to increase due to climate change. The European Space Agency observed land surface temperatures in May 2022 that were close to 55 °C in various areas of northwest India and even reached 60 °C in certain places. The last ten years have seen five of India's five warmest years on record. In addition, high temperatures, little rain, and humidity have increased discomfort levels, making life even more difficult for individuals without access to cooling…

18 April, 2023 Heat waves

Heat waves & India’s Cooling Sector

Heat waves & India’s Cooling Sector The World Bank recently published the report "Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling Sector." Highlights of the Report: Heatwave exposure: From 2030 onwards, more than 160 to 200 million people in India could be exposed to a lethal heat wave each year. Productivity is declining: Due to heat stress-related productivity decline, approximately 34 million Indians will lose their jobs. Demand for cooling: According to a World Bank report, cooling demand is expected to be eight times higher by 2037 than it is now. In this scenario, India must deploy alternative and innovative energy-efficient technologies…

03 December, 2022 Heat waves

New Heat wave Hotspots and Trends in India

New Heat wave Hotspots and Trends in India North-Western, Central, and further to south-central region of India are the new hotspot of intense Heatwave events over the past half-century, said a study which found an increase in deadly Indian heat waves in recent years. The study also highlights the need for developing effective heat action plans in the three heatwave hotspot regions with a focus on different vulnerabilities among the inhabitants. Heatwaves emerged as a deadly health hazard, claiming thousands of lives across the globe in recent decades, with episodes strengthening in frequency, intensity, and duration in the past half-century…

08 September, 2021 Heat waves

How Heat wave in North India is unusual

How Heat wave in North India is unusual Part of: GS-I- Geography (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) Heatwave in India: The last several days have brought heatwaves in parts of the country, but the preceding weeks had seen no such conditions. A look at how this breaks trends, Cyclone Amphan's role, and what is expected to follow. For the past five days, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra have been experiencing severe to very severe heatwave conditions. In its very first spell this summer, this heatwave pushed day temperatures significantly above normal, with Churu in Rajasthan reporting 50 degrees. Here is why this…

29 May, 2020 Heat waves

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