by Gelogia Team | Apr 25, 2026 | Earthquakes
Nepal may seem quiet on the surface, but beneath the Himalayas, enormous tectonic forces are constantly at work. The country sits directly on a major collision zone where two massive plates push against each other. Over time, this pressure builds — and when it...
by Gelogia Team | Jan 11, 2026 | Physical Geology
Renewable natural resources play a vital role in sustaining life and supporting economic development. Understanding their key characteristics helps in managing them wisely and ensuring their availability for future generations. Characteristics Of Renewable Natural...
by Gelogia Team | Nov 9, 2025 | Physical Geology
The Mercalli scale was developed in 1902 and modified in the 1930s. The Mercalli scale assigns a numerical value, from Roman numeral I to XII, to the intensity of seismic shaking at any one particular location. Modified Mercalli scale: I. Not felt, except by a very...
by Gelogia Team | Nov 3, 2025 | Earthquakes, Physical Geology
Seismology is the study of earthquakes. Much of the information about the nature of faulting during an earthquake comes from the resulting seismograms. Most earthquakes occur due to plate motion, and understanding the direction and magnitude of this movement helps...
by Gelogia Team | Aug 3, 2025 | Physical Geology
The classification of natural resources is essential because natural resources vary greatly in their location, quantity, and quality. For instance, a particular forest type may occur only in certain countries. Also, the geographical area covered by the forest and the...
