Category Archives: earth

Isopleths and Isopleth Maps

An Isopleths is a line drawn on a map through all points having the same value of some measurable quantity. The following is a list of all the important isopleths encountered in operational meteorology. An isopleth is a line or curve of equal values. Constant Pressure Surface Most analysis and … Continue reading →

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Rail Tourism in India and Pakistan (from the site of Salman Rashid)

Railways is among the more enduring legacies of the British Raj in the subcontinent. There is virtually an inexhaustible body of extremely interesting lore and history of the building of this great system of transportation discussed in a few excellent books and … Continue reading →

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Some Great Camping Places in Garhwal Himalayas

The Garhwal Himalaya has long been associated with people’s need to introspect and find peace. Besides the spiritual importance of Devbhoomi, it is being recognized for its growing adventure activities and sports. The fascinating ice-capped hills at once release us … Continue reading →

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Odour as a Pollution Agent : Methods to Control

Odour is  an important pollution agent. An odorant generally originates from a solid, a liquid, or a concentrated gas. Odour sources may be confined in space, like emission from ducts, or they may be unconfined, like drainage ditches, and settling … Continue reading →

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