February 12, 2015 Earth Science
First off, my thoughts and prayers go out to the Deep South. It’s hard to fathom 150 tornadoes in a 24 hour period. It’s impossible to prepare for mammoth twisters hundreds of feet wide barreling like elephants on a rampage. …
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
The world’s coral reefs are among the most endangered marine habits. These habitats teem with life in nearly every nook and crevice and are vital for many aquatic species. Rising ocean temperatures, the result of the world’s current progression of…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
Flooding will either occur naturally or because of how people have altered the environment. Before these two are explained, it is probably best to provide the details of the path that water takes. Everyone knows that rain falls from the…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
Many factors play a role in the devastating threat to the world’s coral reefs with the greatest threat being that of man himself. Human users are stressing the delicate balance of life within the coral reef by bringing poor management,…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
Humans might think of space as a dark emptiness where there is no air, and where nothing happens. But, the fact is, nothing could be farther from the truth. In space there are constant violent transfers of matter and energy, and…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
Tornado Alley is an informal and common media term referring to a specific region or strip of a region within the United States that is plagued with the deadly destructive natural disasters known as tornado’s. This particular region issaid to…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
The scientific study of the atmosphere is known as meteorology. Prediction of the weather through application of the principles of physics and meteorology is known as weather forecasting. Experts in the field of meteorology save lives and property by providing…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
One of the best methods for determining ground water aquifer characteristics is the pump test. A pump test not only provides information such as the potential yield and capacity for a given well; but it can also provide hydraulic information…
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February 12, 2015 Earth Science
The daily action or inaction of each individual across the globe has a continual and exponential effect on the earth’s ability to remain sustainable. The excess consumption of valuable natural resources occurring in developed countries has a direct impact on…
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February 11, 2015 Earth Science
Rip currents or “riptides” occur when sandbars change the underwater profile of a beach area, causing the waves that come on shore to be channeled out a gap in the sand bars. When waves crash onshore, the water has to…
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