Earth Science

Don’t be taken unawares by hurricanes. If you live somewhere that is at all likely to be hit by this summer then you should make a hurricane plan.  Being prepared for the worst helps you avoid the worst ravages of extreme…
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Hurricanes are a phenomenon and can be very scary if not deadly.  If you live along the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or the Gulf of Mexico, you are very susceptible to encountering one if not more of these storms.  These…
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Air quality is simply the concentration of pollutants and particles in the atmosphere and there are a variety of ways to measure it.  Many people are familiar with the air quality indexes produced by countries to indicate when air pollution…
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The monsoons affect nearly a half of the world’s population and a delayed summer monsoon of even a few days can have a great impact.  Water availability, hydroelectric power generation and agricultural production can be greatly affected by a delayed…
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Hoar frost is the ephemeral, delicate crystals that form on lawns, plants or glaciers.  They appear like diamonds sparking on the ground.  The crystals are fragile and if disturbed can cause natural disasters. Hoar frost has many names.  Some call…
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The exact science of why lightning occurs in still not secure, as it is a very difficult and dangerous phenomenon to monitor and measure. What we do know, however, is that it occurs because of an imbalance between electrical charges….
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Atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth and comprises 4 layers. Together with the Earth it makes a unique system that undergoes the laws of cosmic and planetar dynamics. The gas layer of the Earth and the Earth…
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Tornadoes are one of natures most elusive and dangerous phenomena.  They can appear quickly without warning and dissipate just as fast.  The myths that surround this weather occurrence can make tornadoes even more dangerous to those who are unlucky enough…
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        Kristoff has written assessments for dozens of funding committees. The pay was good, it was easy work, and it came with all the perks of a government job: minus the messy decisions. It was always the same. A mad…
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Disaster preparedness is an absolute necessity for families everywhere. There are specific things that can be done ahead of time in order to increasethe likelihood of surviving through a natural disaster such as an earthquake, fire, flood, tornado, or hurricane….
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