Deadly Wildfires Strike Maui (Hawaii, USA)

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: A devastating wildfire swept through Maui, Hawaii, leading to destruction, fatalities, and evacuations. Maui is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major volcanic islands, several atolls, and numerous smaller islets in the North Pacific Ocean, extending some …

What is the science behind volcanic eruptions?

GS Paper 1 Syllabus:  Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc.   Source: Indian Express Direction: This is a static portion. Just go through the article to understand volcanoes. Revise your notes too. Context: Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano erupted after 38 years spewing ash and debris. Why do …