Geological and Tectonic Processes Leading to Nappe Formation in Orogenic Belts Introduction Nappes are large sheet-like or lens-shaped bodies of rock that have been displaced horizontally more than 2 kilometers from their original position along low-angle thrust faults in compressional …
Solifluction: Definition, Mechanisms, and Impacts Introduction Solifluction is the slow, downslope flow of water-saturated soil and regolith in periglacial environments, driven by gravity and facilitated by freeze-thaw cycles. The term originates from Latin “solum” (soil) and “fluction” (to flow), originally …
IntroductionA Glacial Lake Outburst Flood is a sudden, catastrophic release of water from a glacial lake caused by failure of its natural dam (ice, moraine, or sediment). This phenomenon results from dam instability, triggering events, and downstream vulnerability, intensified by …
Friends! CivilPrep is initiating a Prelims PYQ based program PrelimsPrep. The program is starting from 27 October 2025. The program is in module form for 3 subjects. 1. Geography (21 Days) 2. Environment and Ecology (21 Days) 3. Science and …