Consider the following statements: Statement-I- Storm Éowyn formed over Ireland and Scotland has been termed a bomb cyclone. Statement-II- Its central air pressure dropped by 50 millibars within 24 hours, meeting the criteria for bombogenesis. Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Both Statement -I and Statement - II are correct, and Statement -II is the correct explanation of Statement -I
Why in the news?
"Powerful 'Bomb Cyclone' Slams Ireland and Scotland”
Statement-I is correct
Storm Éowyn qualifies as a bomb cyclone due to its rapid intensification. A significant drop in central air pressure within 24 hours, exceeding 24 millibars, is the defining characteristic of this type of powerful storm.
Statement-II is correct
Bombogenesis describes the rapid intensification of a mid-latitude cyclone. This process involves a substantial decrease in atmospheric pressure over a 24-hour period, often driven by the interaction of contrasting air masses.
Therefore, Both Statement -I and Statement - II are correct, and Statement -II is the correct explanation of Statement -I.
Consider the following statements with reference to Inland Mangrove of Guneri:
1. Recently, Rajasthan has notified "Inland Mangrove of Guneri" in the Marwar Region as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS).
2. It is Rajasthan’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Arunachal Pradesh's State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP):
1. It is the first SBSAP in India to integrate district-level action plans.
2. It is completely independent of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
3. It aligns with the 23 global targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up in 1906 in:
Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in:
Which day is celebrated as the World Environment Day?
Which Indian products are issued with eco - mark?
Degradation of global environment has not resulted in one of the following.