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A Brief note on “Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy”

visit our website for more detail: www.onlinehydrologyeducation.com One of strongest tropical cyclones on record to roam the North Indian Ocean is approaching the coast of India and Pakistan, where several people have already died and tens of thousands have left their homes. Cyclone Biparjoy, the equivalent of a Category 2 hurricane, reached its top intensity […]

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Methods to measure the rainfall

There are several methods to measure rainfall, including: Rain gauge: This is the most common and simplest method for measuring rainfall. It consists of a cylindrical container with a funnel that collects and measures the amount of rain. Tipping bucket rain gauge: This type of gauge uses a mechanism that tips over when a certain […]

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A Brief note on Aquifer, its Types & Effecting Factors

An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, sediment, or soil. Aquifers can store large amounts of water and are a major source of groundwater for drinking, irrigation, and other uses. Aquifers are recharged by precipitation, surface water, and other sources of water. Groundwater from aquifers is often the only source of water […]

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Causes of Arsenic Toxicity

Arsenic toxicity is a global health problem affecting many millions of people. Contamination is caused by arsenic from natural geological sources leaching into aquifers, contaminating drinking water and may also occur from mining and other industrial processes. Arsenic is present as a contaminant in many traditional remedies.  Arsenic exerts its toxicity by inactivating up to […]

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