Journey Through the World of Sedimentary Rocks Imagine you are standing on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, watching the water gently carry away bits of soil, sand, and pebbles. Now, trace their journey. These small particles—eroded from the Himalayas—will travel thousands of kilometers, getting deposited along the way in riverbeds, deltas, and…
Imagine you are standing near a volcano, watching molten lava flow out of the Earth. This fiery liquid is magma when it is beneath the surface and lava when it reaches the surface. But what happens when this molten material cools and solidifies? It turns into igneous rocks, also known as primary rocks, because they…
Imagine you’re walking on the ground beneath your feet. What supports you? It’s the Earth’s crust, made of materials collectively called rocks. But these rocks are not just solid masses—they are assemblies of elements, the building blocks of the Earth. Think of elements as alphabets. Combine alphabets to form words (compounds), then sentences (minerals), and…
Introduction – Setting the Stage Imagine you are standing on the highest peak of the Himalayas. Now, imagine diving deep into the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean. What do both places have in common? They are both part of Earth’s crust. But have you ever wondered—how did this crust even form? Let’s…
Contents Introduction Whenever we look at the stars in the night sky, one question always arises—how did all this come into existence? Friends, before understanding the origin of Earth, we must first understand the origin of the Solar System, because Earth is not an isolated entity; it is part of a larger system. The Solar…
Understanding Geomorphology: A Journey Across Earth’s Landscapes Imagine yourself standing on a high mountain peak, gazing down at the vast plains, winding rivers, and deep ocean basins. Have you ever wondered—how did these landforms come into existence? What forces shape our planet’s surface? Welcome to the world of Geomorphology—the science that studies Earth’s surface features…