Earth Science

Mother Nature’s Devastating Power In today’s present time the great nation of Japan is under great devastation.  The surprising fact is that it is not coming from any other nation.It is because of its geographical location filled with earthquakes and tsunamis….
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Global warming has been a hot topic for discussion in most of the Global Conferences that are sponsored by the United Nations. Global warming refers to the rise in the temperature of the earth due to the emission of harmful…
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It is well know that water resources in Africa are scarce; according to a BBC article, there are about 300 million people across the country who don’t have access to safe water. In Namibia, a country that is largely made…
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The Land Before Time  Volumes have been written concerning the search for the inner earth or the land before time. Articles have been written in which it is stated that explorer Admiral Byrd and others have encountered a hole in…
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How cold does it get in Canada?  That all depends on which part of the country you’re in.  Canada has a reputation for being a cold country, and that reputation is well-deserved in many cases.  Much of Canada is very…
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In 2003, Europe endured the hottest summer on record since at least the Middle Ages, if not longer. For three months, the temperatures soared regularly to levels Europe has simply never experienced. In some regions, even nighttime temperatures did not…
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A few years ago I saw a directory listing with a description of something like: “I was abducted by aliens last summer. It really happened.”  Though I had a lot of interest in aliens, I did not even consider visiting…
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There is a place in the high deserts of Peru, it has become known as the Nazca Lines. The unique geology of the area makes it so that figures that are carved out of the land will show up beautifully…
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There are three things needed for a thunderstorm. One is moisture in the air to form clouds and rain. Two, unstable air is warm air that rises rapidly. The third component of a thunderstorm is ‘lift’. Lift factors include sea breezes, weather fronts, and…
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Summertime drought can be devastating in many ways, to many different ways of life. It can alter an ecosystem and destroy the food chain. It can also effect the way of life for humans. Drought can occur in any area,…
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