Earth Science

The term ‘killer cloud’ has been assigned to various cloudlike atmospheric formations which have resulted in great and often rapid loss of life. While occasionally the term has colloquially been used for tornadic cumulonimbus clouds, especially those which have resulted…
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Hisingen Hisingen is the most populated island of Sweden with an estimated population of 125,000. It is also the fourth largest island of the country by area. Hisingen is a major economic asset for Sweden with its harbor, industries, and…
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One of the most difficult environments for geologist to gather samples of rock and study geological features are the ocean floors. The vastness of the ocean in addition to the immense pressure makes traditional methods of collecting samples and viewing…
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Dawn is the time of the day when the Sun is still below the horizon and the first signs of daylight begin to appear along the skyline. The sunlight during dawn is usually accompanied by a variety of low frequency…
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The American Geophysical Union is a professional organization for geophysicists which focuses on promoting and disseminating research into atmospheric and oceanic science, geology and Earth science, hydrology, and space science, and to promote greater public awareness of research in these…
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Each year, the ocean waters from the Gulf of Mexico to the eastern Atlantic begin to warm up. By late spring they reach a temperature of 27 degrees C (80 degrees Fahrenheit) to a depth of 125 feet or more…
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There are so many factors that are entered into oil spill models, including the chemical actions and reactions of the oil, the initial amount of oil, and the factors of the region. There are facts about the water and its…
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The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is an oceanographic research school in the College of William and Mary, which is based on the Gloucester, Virginia, campus, but also operates at other locations. It currently has over fifty faculty members and…
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It’s 1955. A hurricane hunter aircraft heads into the center of Hurricane Janet in the Caribbean. Armed with basic radar and scopes for measuring waves and wind, the team is collecting important meteorological data for the Weather Bureau. The 9…
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Just the word “squall” sounds ominous, bringing to mind visions of chaos and mayhem. In reality, squalls are sudden violent storms featuring straight-line winds and severe thunderstorms. There can be squalls in the winter but generally, squall lines form during…
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