Tag: #water

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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Role of Arsenic in Groundwater Contamination

Arsenic is a toxic chemical element that can be found in natural deposits in the earth’s crust. When groundwater comes into contact with these deposits, then it dissolve and accumulate arsenic, resulting in arsenic contamination in drinking water. The presence of arsenic in groundwater is a serious public health concern, Arsenic can lead to a […]

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Hydrological Analysis & its Impacts

Hydrological Analysis Hydrological analysis is the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth. It involves the use of mathematical models, statistical analysis, and other scientific tools to examine the behavior of water in various natural systems, including rivers, lakes, groundwater aquifers, and the atmosphere. Hydrological analysis is important for understanding and […]

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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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World Earth Day (22 April,2021)

Every year, 22 April is observed as Earth Day across the globe and people and major stakeholders take part in civic activities and work towards raising awareness about critical issues that the Earth is facing. Global warming, pollution and deforestation are some of the problems routinely discussed since they pose a major threat to nature. […]

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