Imagine holding a rock in your hand—it looks solid, unchanging. But in reality, it’s just one stage in a never-ending journey of transformation, much like how water changes between ice, liquid, and vapor. This continuous process of rocks changing from one form to another is called the Rock Cycle, and it’s been shaping the Earth…
Metamorphic Rocks: The Story of Transformation Imagine you are walking through the Himalayas, standing on the rugged cliffs of Ladakh, feeling the crisp mountain air. Beneath your feet, the rocks are not just ordinary stones—they are witnesses to an extraordinary transformation that has taken place over millions of years. These are metamorphic rocks, the ‘phoenix’…
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…
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…