Coral reefs are home to two primary divisions of corals, hexacoral and octocorals. The divisions are defined by the number of tentacles of the polyp; the octocoral has eight tentacles while the hexacorals have six tentacles. Both divisions of corals…
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Katabatics wind, a word derived from the Greek word ‘katabaticos’, are high-density winds that blow downwards from a high elevation due to the force of gravity. These winds are, therefore, also known as ‘Fall Winds’. Katabatc winds travel at a…
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Rocks of all shapes, sizes, and classifications are used in everyday life. There are three main classifications of rocks, depending on how they are formed. Sedimentary rocks are a composite of other rocks and minerals and forms when these pieces…
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A tornado watch is a term that is used by the National Weather Service in the United States. Sometimes, people get confused with it. They have a difficult time determining the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. Those people need…
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A hygrometer (a device for measuring relative humidity) can be easily constructed from ordinary household devices and materials. It can be used in conjunction with other weather instruments to gauge and predict weather patterns. This is a fun, yet very scientific, device that…
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Winter brings many things. Colder weather chills you to the bone. Icy roads cause you to slip and slid. And winter storms bring a halt to travel. Colder air descends from the north, collides with warmer air from the south,…
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Amazingly it has only been in the last half of the twentieth century that people have been naming hurricanes. They had to devise a system for how hurricanes are named. With so many of these storms circling the earth along…
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All winter snow storms except lake-effect snow storms are low pressure systems, with a warm front in front and a cold front trailing. All the precipitation from a winter storm falls as snow or ice. Lake-effect snow storms have a…
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Winds that blow from the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea bring monsoons to countries such as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. One of the main facts about these winds is that they are prevailing winds that last for several months…
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What is a rainforest canopy? It is a vibrant living system, a source of wonder and discovery. It is a part of the Earth’s prehistoric past and may be that is essential for mankind’s future. It is something that is…
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