Earth Science

Ocean acidification is the process by which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. The oceans have regulated Earth´s climate by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere for centuries; however, in the present, the chemistry of the oceans is…
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When Christopher Columbus peered across the vast Atlantic Ocean, he wondered, “Maybe I can cross this pond and get to the riches of India!” Not a very noble thought, you would think. At best he might just have been thinking…
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Sedimentary rocks are the most common rock type found on the planets surface comprising nearly 70 percent of all surface rocks. Sedimentary rocks are created from layers of sediments accumulating and being compressed together over time. While all sedimentary rocks form in a…
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One could write a lengthy dissertation in response to this title, detailing all the empirical evidence, scientific facts, and climatological data supporting the theory of global warming compiled over the past 400 years such record has been kept. One could…
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Reduce plastic use.  This is a simple idea, and it is extremely important.  We should not, or rather will not, be able to eliminate the use of plastic altogether.  Still, to greatly reduce the amount of plastic now wasted, and…
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Storms. Some people absolutely love them, other people are petrified of them. They can be beautiful with the displays of lightning or devastating with hail, damaging winds or even a tornado. What are the conditions that actually cause these storms…
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People know that volcanoes have produced incredible amounts of matter that has been ejected into the atmosphere because our current atmosphere came from volcanic eruptions in the first place. However, volcanoes are not known for producing more greenhouse gases than…
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Heat waves are dangerous events that annually take more lives than all of the other natural disasters combined. While they aren’t as dramatic, or obviously threatening as a tornado, earthquake or hurricane, they are just as deadly. According to the…
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When ozone depletion combines with greenhouse gases, researchers tell us that climate change will occur. The reason why they are so concerned about carbon in the air is that when this occurs, harmful UV rays can enter the environment. Greenhouse…
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Earthquakes can occur unexpectedly. Oftentimes, split-second decisions could make a difference between survival and death. When an earthquake strikes, keep in mind these three basic survival steps: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.     ♦  Drop, Cover and Hold on…
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