Rethinking Mountain Hazard Policy: Preparing Himachal Pradesh for Cascading Risks
High-mountain regions across the world are entering a new era of climate-linked hazards, and the Himalaya is no exception. A recent Nature Geoscience correspondence…
Revisiting the 1905 Kangra Earthquake
Aim of the article: To remember the 1905 Kangra earthquake and share basic, layman-friendly information with audiences in the region of Himachal Pradesh, based…
Understanding the Himachal Himalayas: A Geological Road Trip—A Route from Chandigarh to Kaza
As we gaze out from Shimla, the majestic beauty of various hilltop mountains—from Shali Peak to Dhauladhar, and from Tara Devi to Kufri Hills—it…
Understanding Landslides in Himachal Pradesh: A Multi-Dimensional Approach into Geology, Climate, and Policy
The increasing frequency of landslides in recent months, particularly in August and September in districts such as Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmaur and Kangra, …