Kavish Bansal Pune India
Natural Disasters
Hurricanes
HOW ARE HURRICANES FORMED?
When the warm air above the ocean rises upwards, it makes an area of low pressure below. Air of the surrounding area push in and make the low pressure moist and the wind again try's to push in and this process continuous until the air forms clouds. So, the clouds spin around.
IS THERE A PARTICULAR PERIOD OF TIME WHEN HURRICANES OCCUR?
Well yes the hurricanes usually occur in the late summer and fall because of the water temperature.
FACTS ABOUT HURRICANES
- Hurricanes are the largest storms on Earth. Their size varies greatly – from 100 to 2,000 km. The largest hurricane on record is Typhoon Tip, which occurred in 1979 in the northwest Pacific. It had a diameter of around 2,220 km.
- From top Hurricanes can be 300 miles
- The center of the hurricane is called the eye of the hurricane. the eye wall protects the hurricane that can range from 5 to 30 miles
Floods
WHY DO FLOODS OCCUR?
hmm.... actually there are many reasons but the 6 main reasons are--
HEAVY RAINS
RIVER OVERFLOW
TSUNAMI
HURRICANE
ICE MELTS
BREAKING OF DAM
these are the main reasons why floods occur.
FACTS ABOUT FLOOD
- No region is safe from flooding. All 50 states are subject to flash floods.
- Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 to 20 feet high.
- A car can be taken away in as little as 2 feet of water.
- To stay safe during a flood, go to the highest ground of floor possible. If your skin comes in contact with flood water, make sure to wash it with soap and disinfected water because the contents are unknown.
- Flooding is caused by spring thawing (snow and frozen grounds melting in the spring), heavy rains, snow melt runoffs, flash floods, and mud flow.
- Floods are the most widespread natural disaster aside from wildfires. 90% of all U.S. natural disasters declared by the President involve some sort of flooding.
- In preparation for a flood, it is important to stock up on first aid items, non-perishable foods, 3 gallons of water per person for 3 days, battery operated radio for weather reports, extra batteries, personal hygiene necessities.
- Based on Flood smart, a 2,000 square foot home undergoing 12” of water damage could cost more than $50,000.
- Since flood damage is almost never covered by homeowners insurance, flood insurance is important for people living in high-risk flood zones.
- To stay safe during a flood, go to the highest ground of floor possible. If your skin comes in contact with flood water, make sure to wash it with soap and disinfected water because the contents are unknown.
- Communities particularly at risk are those located in low-lying areas, near water, or downstream from a dam.
Landslide
Landslides occur due to many reasons like-
VOLCANO ERUPTION
SOIL EROSION
OR HEAVY RAIN
FACTS ABOUT LANDSLIDE
Landslides occur when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope.
2. Mudslides usually start on steep slopes and can be activated by natural disasters.
3. 1874 is the first time the word mudslides were used
4. Areas where wildfires or human modification of the land have destroyed vegetation on slopes are particularly vulnerable to landslides during and after heavy rains.
5. Landslides and mud flows can cause tons of damage, which include injuries, trauma and death.
6. Every year, landslides in the U.S. cause roughly $3.5 billion in damage and kill between 25 and 50 people.
7. There have been many landslides throughout the years including the Rio de Janeiro landslide in 2011 which caused over 600 deaths.
8. It is not just on earth in which landslides occur. Throughout the solar system there has been evidence that landslides have occurred, on Mars and Venus specifically. Scientists have had trained satellites orbiting the planets to view the landslides
9. The May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helen's caused the largest landslide in history.
A typical landslide travels at 10 miler per hour, but can exceed 35 miles per hour.
Coronavirus The Sad vs Happy Virus
Article written by- Kavish Bansal
Why Is the Title “A Sad vs Happy Virus”?
A sad vs a happy virus really? What does this mean, and why is it the title, these are the types of questions you could have in your mind don’t you? I named the article sad vs happy virus since the time I thought of the logic. The following image may explain this-
So, the following image is explained as given below-
So, as you can see there are two sides in the circle. Now that isn’t a circle, that is a COVID-19. The left side (sad side) explains that the mother earth is sadden due to corona + the economy is having an impact. and the left side explains that we are getting family bonding time + there is no pollution.
Introduction
What is corona virus?
Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause infections ranging from the common cold to fever to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The biggest pandemic is the COVID-19. There were many types of corona-virus such as-
1. 229E (alpha corona virus)
2. NL63 (alpha corona virus)
3. OC43 (beta corona virus)
4.
5. MERS-CoV
6. SARS-CoV
7. SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19
229E
NL63
OC43
HKU1
HKU1 (beta corona virus)
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered corona virus. However, this virus first started with humans after which it began coming to animals. This new virus and disease were unknown for the world except China. Covid-19 began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
How Does Coronavirus Spread?
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces like railings, balls, handles, buttons etc. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. So, you should never touch your mouth, eyes, or nose. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay at least 4 meter away from each person.
*as per May 16
No. of cases in India
During January we had literally no cases. During February we had less than 100 cases. And during march we had crossed 1000 cases. On 1st of April we crossed 2000 cases. On 4th of April we crossed 3000 cases. And today, we crossed 85,000 mark, overtaking CHINA.
In India the most effected state is Maharashtra.
No. of cases in India on a graph
India has crossed the 2,0000 mark. But remember do not spread humors about corona virus.
*as per 16/5/20
How is India fighting corona virus?
India is the one who took precautions very fast. Pm Modi first made a one-day janta curfew. Then the government made a 21-day LOCKDOWN to stop the non-essential work. Our COVID WARRIORS are working day and night to help us be safe. Scientists are working to make a vaccine, polices are standing on roads so that we don’t leave our home. And imagine doctors are doing lots of work for us, what if even they catch the virus like the 26 doctors and 9 nurses. And India is fighting the virus too. But sadly, some COV idiots are hitting the COVID WARRIORS. So, in India there are to wars going on COVID-19 vs COVID WARRIORS and COVID WARRIORS vs COV idiots. Remember India we can make this war one. Ask yourself are you a COVID WARRIOR or a COVID idiot. If you think you are a COV idiot, think you will die if you don’t follow the lockdown. FOLLOW THE LOCKDOWN TO BECOME SAFE! THIS CAN BECOME A HISTORY OF India THAT WE DID NOT GIVE UP EVEN IF IT WAS A HARD TIME!!!!!!!!! And today 16/5/20 is the 53 day of lockdown.
INDIA WE CAN WIN THIS WAR
LET’S ATTACK TOGETHER
How Has Coronavirus Impacted the Economy
Due to corona virus the fiscal year has changed. Now that leads us to a common question what is fiscal year? Let’s learn………….
Fiscal year is usually same as accounting year. But due to covid the fiscal year is extended so that if a business is not able to work, they have more time to complete their work. The short form fiscal year is (FY).
So, you now understood what is fiscal year now let’s understand more about impact on economy. There are three types of years-
Fiscal year, Accounting year, and calendar year. Due to covid the migrant workers are not living a happy life, the small shopkeepers are not having profit, the money of govt. is being used fully on this instead of the construction work. You know you can help the govt. fight the virus just donate money to PM CARES FUND here is the link-
https://pmnrf.gov.in/en/online-donation
Is there any medicine for coronavirus?
Well till date there is no medicine for coronavirus. But there is a medicine that is a precaution drug which is only produced in India. The name of that drug is HYDROCHLORIDE (HCQ). As it’s a precautionary drug USA and MALAYSIA had asked for the drug. As the export was closed it was not able to export. Then USA and MALAYSIA'S prime minister’s pledged PM Modi to allow this. Pm Modi thought after which he allowed exportation of HCQ. The problem is what if the exporters catch the virus. Then the people they meet will too catch the virus then they meet more people so they will catch the virus and so on…. And so, there should be 0 % touch policy. Now scientists are working on a medicine that is not a precautionary medic but a permanent medic. And now you would be thinking what is 0% touch. 0% touch is something in which no living thing touches a particular thing. But one more medicine is now going to also being counted as a medicine. However, no one is sure if this medicine really stops #COVID-19. However, there is a therapy called plasma therapy for donating antibodies from recovered patients to positive patients.
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What to do during lockdown
We would be thinking what to do during this strict time. Like having fun. Here I came up with top 25 things to do at home.
1. Dancing with friends on video call
2. Sing with friends on Smule
3. Learn cooking/baking
4. Make a science project (for kids)
5. See the movies which you did not watch
6. Watch a documetry
7. Write a book/novel/comic.
8. Make a play/short film
9. Make up a song
10. Learn more about history
11. Do a fitness challenge
12. Learn a new instrument
13. Deep clean your house
14. Learn a new language
15. Learn yoga
16. Organise your house
17. Do gardening
18. Make a blog
19. Learn calligraphy or cursive
20. Develop your reading skills
21. Create an album of your old memories
22. Start online courses
23. Get rid of your bad memories and the bad habits
24. Play games with your family!
25. Make a record of something like= the biggest paper cup tower
26. Have a karaoke night with your family
27. Get creative by painting or making crafts
28. Make up goals and try to achieve them
29. Watch TED talks.
30. You can also make an album of what you did during lockdown
31. Write about how India is trying to overcome coronavirus
32. Do a farewell with your old friends on a video call
COMPANY’S IMPACT BY CORONAVIRUS
As India made such a big decision that is the lockdown 2.0, companies have a very big impact. Now that leads us to a common question what is the impact?
There is an impact on every company but there is more impact on industrial companies. As industrial companies cannot work from home, they have a very big loss. While the other companies can. For a long time, the Indian gov. purposely did not allow companies to allow their employees to start their work. Because if an employee catches the virus it’s hard to track the people. and that’s why the government had not announced industrial companies to start their work. Now as the situation is not such bad the government has allowed companies in green zone and companies in orange-2 zone to- start 50% of their work. So, it is good for the industries but bad for the air as from Delhi we could see the Himalayas.
IS THIS VIRUS A MAN-MADE VIRUS?
While as this virus could also be a man-made virus, we are not sure. WHO is investigating if this virus is a natural virus? Though they feel this a man-made virus. WHO says this virus is from animals and not made in a lab. Now we cannot say if the virus is a man-made virus. Once this virus will be over, we will get to know.
HOW DID INDIAS CASES RISE UP SUDDENLY
We are on the edge of reaching stage 3 but how is the question. This is just because of the jamaat meeting. And this is not a joke. Before the jamaat meeting India's cases were in control. Well there were like 1 lakh to 2 lakh people in the meeting. Even after the govt. gave a warning to leave right away most of them did not, and said that PM modi said to stay wherever you are. Now the police are finding the people who were hiding. You would be thinking that there must be a leader behind all this. Yes……you are right there is only one person who created this chaos that is Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi. He should be ARRESTED. He is the one responsible for this Tablighi Jamaat meeting. 35% (14, 390 cases) of the cases linked to Tablighi Jamaat meeting. Also, there was no corona precautions followed- no Social Distancing, no wearing of mask, etc.
THANK YOU FOR READING MY ARTICLE!!
Kavish Bansal
I have made this short article because it should not become boring for you!
