Synopsis IAS
  • Profile
    • New Student
      New to Synopsis IAS?Create an account to register.
      Register

    • Already Registered
      Login to buy courses.
      Log In

  • Home
  • Courses
  • Blog
  • PYQs (GS & Optional)
  • VARIOUS DISASTERS: IMPORTANT GEOPHYSICAL PHENOMENA SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, TSUNAMI, VOLCANIC ACTIVITY, CYCLONE ETC. (GS 1)

    • Earthquakes and Volcanos
      • What is Richter scale used for?
      • L'Aquila earthquake.
      • Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.
      • Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake-related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
    • Landslides
      • Bring out the causes for more frequent occurrence of landslides in the Himalayas than in the Western Ghats.
      • “The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
      • Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.
      • Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.
    • Tsunami and Coastal Management
      • On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
      • What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.
    • What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe?
    • Oil spill
      • What is the ‘Deepwater Horizon’ incident and why has it been in the news recently?
      • What are the salient features of The National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan?
    • Other Disasters
      • Give examples of some serious problems associated with the operation of chemical industries in India and other countries. What technical steps can be taken to achieve maximum safety in chemical factories?
      • What was the magnitude of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and what were the salient features of the Supreme Court verdict on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
      • You arrive first at the scene where a bus accident has just occurred. What emergency measures should you immediately and safely adopt?
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC IAS (CSE)
  3. UPSC Mains
  4. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
  5. VARIOUS DISASTERS: IMPORTANT GEOPHYSICAL PHENOMENA SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, TSUNAMI, VOLCANIC ACTIVITY, CYCLONE ETC. (GS 1)
  6. Tsunami and Coastal Management

On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. (UPSC 2004, 15 Marks, )

दिसंबर 2004 में, सुनामी ने भारत सहित चौदह देशों में तबाही मचाई। सुनामी के होने के लिए जिम्मेदार कारकों और इसके जीवन और अर्थव्यवस्था पर प्रभावों पर चर्चा करें। एनडीएमए (2010) के दिशा-निर्देशों के प्रकाश में ऐसे घटनाओं के दौरान जोखिम को कम करने के लिए तैयारी के तंत्र का वर्णन करें।
Enroll Now

Introduction

Tsunamis are natural disasters that can have devastating impacts on coastal communities. Understanding the factors responsible for their occurrence, the effects on life and the economy, and implementing mechanisms for preparedness are essential for reducing the risk and minimizing the damage caused by tsunamis.

Enroll Now

What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples. (UPSC 2025, 10 Marks, )

View Answer

Introduction
Read More
Login

Login With Username/password

---------------------- OR ----------------------

Login With OTP

Forget Password

Register

Login (If You are already registered)
Submit

Forget Password

Login/Register

Welcome

Coutinue to Purchase Courses
View Courses
My Courses
View My Purchased Courses
Refer and Earn
© Copyright Synopsis IAS. All Rights Reserved