Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom, stands in Scotland’s Grampian Mountains and preserves a remarkable record of Caledonian tectonics, ancient volcanism, and glacial sculpting, making it central to understanding the physical geography of Scotland and the British Isles.
Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak in the Yukon’s Saint Elias Range, is the world’s largest non-volcanic mountain, shaped by active tectonics and vast glaciers, key to understanding Canada’s physical geography.
“Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous USA, lies in California’s Sierra Nevada on the Great Basin–Pacific divide, shaping the region’s drainage, climate, and rugged relief.”
Ancient, discontinuous low ranges along east coast; lower rainfall than Western Ghats; cut by major rivers; Jindhagada is highest peak.
The Western Ghats are a UNESCO-listed biodiversity hotspot shaping peninsular India’s climate, rivers, and ecology.
The Satpura Range is a central Indian highland, forming a major physiographic divide between the Narmada and Tapti valleys and the Deccan Plateau.
Aravalli Range is one of Earth’s oldest mountain systems, vital for ecology, water security, biodiversity, and desert-control in western India.
Hurricane Gilbert (1988) devastated Jamaica and Mexico as a Category 5 storm, causing $5.5 billion in damage and over 300 deaths.
Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha’s mangrove haven, is home to Saltwater Crocodiles, Olive Ridleys, and diverse wildlife.
India’s Gir National Park safeguards the last wild population of Asiatic lions amidst growing environmental pressures.
Observed on 30 January, Martyrs’ Day honours Mahatma Gandhi and
Ancient India forged unity through interaction, not uniformity—blending diverse peoples,
France links Alpine geography, nuclear-driven energy security and semi-presidential governance
The United States of America occupies a pivotal position in
Canada, the world’s second-largest country, is shaped by plate tectonics
The IAF trainer aircraft crash in Prayagraj highlights the operational
