Earth Science

The ionosphere is that part of our atmosphere which is almost entirely ionised by solar radiation. Depending on the purpose of the definition, the ionosphere is sometimes considered the uppermost part of the atmosphere and sometimes the lowest part of…
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The East Coast of the United States has been torn apart as the “super storm” Hurricane Sandy has left 80 people with their homes completely destroyed and thousands others in shambles. Hundreds of thousands of people across New York, New…
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Carbon dating is the process used to identify the approximate age of sample organisms (archaeological, geological and hydro geological). This process can date the age of bones, hair, tissues, hair and even dirt. Carbon 14 (C-14) is compared against the…
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Oceanography, or marine science, is the study of the ocean. Oceanographers use many different types of equipment for their research. Some common oceanographic instruments are a CTD, sediment trap, and incubator. These are the three pieces of equipment that evert…
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Waves can carve solid rock because water is one of the most common causes of erosion, the natural process of change taking place on the Earth’s surface all the time. Erosion began when Earth began and it will continue as…
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Igneous rocks, one of the three main classifications of rocks, are formed when molten material cools, or in general, when a rock is formed under extreme heat. The rock begins as either magma, which resides underneath the earth, or lava,…
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The idea of global warming is a hoax.  Not the actual warming of the planet, that is real.  But the idea that “you” personally are to blame. That it is all a scam to undermine a consumer lifestyle, and/or that…
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“Hurricane season affects the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico from June through November, though most severe storms occur between August and October,” according to the Travel Channel. Hurricane season can be extremely stressful for the average person. Due to the latest…
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During spring, summer and fall throughout much of the United States tornado watches are quite common. Knowing exactly what is meant when a tornado watch is issued and what do do when your region is under such a watch is…
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With constantly changing climates and more frequent extreme weather conditions, Tropical Storms have claimed the lives of thousands in recent years. As well of the hefty loss of life, immense damage to property is also recorded every year. This has…
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