GeographyPresentation on Lava Flow Lava flows although generally slower moving and less catastrophic than pyroclastic flows still remain dangerous. It have temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Celsius. Therefore…
GeographyHow do Pyroclastic Flows cause devastation? The aim of this lecture is to present on How do Pyroclastic Flows cause devastation? The direct force of a pyroclastic flow traveling at 10’s of metres…
GeographyLecture on Pyroclastic Flow Prime purpose of this lecture is to present on Pyroclastic Flow. Pyroclastic Flow is a dense, destructive mass of very hot ash, lava fragments, and gases ejected explosively…
GeographyVolcanic Eruptions Basic purpose of this lecture is to present on Volcanic Eruptions. A volcano is a vent or ‘chimney’ that connects molten rock (magma) from within the Earth’s…
GeographyLecture on Volcanoes General purpose of this lecture is to present on Volcanoes. A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows…
GeographyParts of Volcano A volcano is a mountain that forms when magma reaches the surface of the Earth. Magma rises because it is less dense than the solid rock…
GeographyStreams and Floods Primary objective of this lecture is to present on Streams and Floods. Stream is a body of running water that is confined in a channel and moves…
GeographyLecture on Weather Forecasting Prime purpose of this lecture is to present on Weather Forecasting. Weather predictions are based on information about air masses, fronts, and associated pressure systems in an…
GeographyAvalanches and Transportation This lecture focus to describe on Avalanches and Transportation. Avalanches and transportation includes: highways and railways; control and reduction; high cost of link closure and potential for disaster. There are several…
GeographyLecture on Snow Avalanches Avalanches are falling mass of snow and/or ice; a mass-wasting process and analogous to debris flows or mudslides. It is a natural hazard – threat to life and…
GeographyPresentation on Earthquake Safety For earthquake safety your emergency supplies should include enough non perishable food for the whole family to last several days. Stay away from windows, bookcases, file…
GeographyLecture on Earthquakes Earthquakes means shaking or trembling caused by the sudden release of energy. Usually associated with faulting or breaking of rocks. Continuing adjustment of position results in aftershocks. Here…