A strike slip fault is a vertical rupture which causes a horizontal, or parrallel shift of the ground either side of the rift. The most famous strike slip fault line occurs in California on the San Andreas fault line. This fault…
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Imagine that all members of face book comprise the society of this country. And together we decided that we’re going to climb this mountain that is known as perpetual debt. But remember that this mountain is not just a simple…
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The San Andreas fault line is located on the west coast of the United States of America. The fault line itself runs from Cape Mendocina, California, all the way down to the Mexican border, covering over 800 miles. What is…
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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just drop some “rain seeds” into a cloud and watch the water pour out? Well, actually we can to some extent. While cloud seeding can be used to disperse fog at airports, suppress…
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I guess the question is: are humans at fault? Or rather, is it the normal course of the Earth’s life (as any life for that matter) to exhibit change?The first view, is to me rather anthropocentric. Yes, we are the…
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Wind power is an alternative energy that can only work under certain conditions. Nuclear power has more positive benefits that we would see if we were to increase use than wind power and has less negative things about it. Nuclear…
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Mountains are landforms that rise well above the surrounding land, with steep slopes, often forming a peak over 600m distinguishing them from hills that are lower and roll on for many miles without any significant altitude gain (see Types and…
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Sapphires come from EBay. Duh. Or, they come from Princess Diana’s engagement ring now worn by Kate Middleton. They come from skilled seduction Romeos, guilty husbands or sneaky chamber maids. Or, maybe the question means from where in nature do…
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A grassland biome is defined by its title. These are areas where grass is the predominant factor, rather than trees. Prairies and savannah are typical examples of grassland biomes. They are mostly populated by grazing animals, and many such areas…
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Life Goes On? Imagine a world with thick grey clouds that block out the sunlight. Think of freezing temperatures that persist for months, and imagine being hungry constantly. Could you survive in a world like that? Three thousand generations ago…
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