Excess rainfall in America
Abstract From 1 June to 29 August 2018, Kerala, a state in southwestern India, recorded 36% excess rainfall than normal levels, leading to widespread floods and landslides events and resulting in 445 deaths. In this study, satellite-based data were used to map the flood inundation in the districts of Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Idukki and Kottayam. Specifically, flood delineation was enabled with Sentinel-1A radar data of 21 August 2018 and was compared with an average pre-flood, water-cover map based on Modified…...
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Archaeological Survey in Mumbai’s Vaitrana Valley
Mumbai Circle, Archaeological Survey of India, carried out the exploration and trial trench excavations along the Vaitrana River Valley up to a distance of 5 Kilometer both side of river of Palghar and Thane Districts in Maharashtra under the direction of Dr Manish Rai, Assistant Archaeologist during the field season 2017-18. Vaitrana River rises in Sahyadri mountain ranges near Tryambak (Trimbakeshwar) hills in the Nasik district, opposite the source of the Godavari, and flows for about 154 km towards south-west…...
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Decline Of Indus Valley Civilization
The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harpoon Civilization, was caused by both environmental and cultural factors. Spanning across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus River Valley Civilization was a strong society. There was a good agricultural system that allowed the cultivation of wheat, rye, and vegetables. There was also a prominent cultural and religious presence. The civilization also had a strong government that was ruled by priests from each city.Essay Example on The Merchant Of Venice…...
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