Earth Science

Many creatures thrive in oceans waters. Some of them find their environmental niche in the deep ocean waters, an area that below 1000 fathoms. Very little or no light penetrates to this level, pressures can reach 1000 atms. In the…
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Some consider the artesian well or spring the most potable and pure water available. What makes this type of water so different then those from other sources? The wells come from an aquifer. There are many large running rivers or…
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If asked what the world’s deepest lake is, most people will probably reward you with a somewhat blank and vacant stare. Even among experts in the field, the list of the world’s deepest lakes is a list that is always…
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An Ice age may be defined as an interval of time when planet wide climate undergoes a definite drop in average global temperature. When this drop in temperature continues on a geologic time scale it leads in turn to frozen…
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The chances are that the last time you stood in line to pay for a few supermarket staples right before a winter storm, you and the person ahead of you didn’t exchange concerns about a graupel on its way.  Most…
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Is it not amazing to see a beautiful sunny day turn into a ominous deluge in mere minutes? Have you ever watched big puffy clouds lazily meandering across the sky turn into monstrous, boiling clouds crackling with energy? These types…
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Air – it is all around. It can move slow or fast. It can gust past as a storm approaches or as the storm rages its magnificent fury. Air is a huge component in tornados and sandstorms. Slow moving air…
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A surprise hail storm can cause millions of dollars in damage to cars, crops, nature, homes, and businesses. A surprise hail storm can also cause quite a bit of damage to people. Hail storms usually happen unexpectedly, and there is nothing…
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Weather is one of the most critical factors when it comes to the survival of every living thing on earth, and extreme weather can be devastating to both plants and animals. Today, many believe that global warming is the culprit…
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The Blue Nile is one of two rivers that meet at Khartoum, Sudan, to form the Nile River. The other river, the White Nile, attracts more attention because it flows from Lake Victoria and points even further south, giving the…
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