Earth Science

An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or gravel that is capable of holding water and supplying it to wells or springs. An aquifer may be a small strip supplying one or two mountain pools that go unnoticed except…
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This article is interesting stuff but  over the top; and I suggest the spin from bodies such as NASA, while not undervaluing their data, is more connected with spin for funding rather than connected with the spin of the Earth. …
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The importance of ground water is immeasurable. Ground water is a great source of good quality water used for drinking and irrigation worldwide. It is the future source of clean water supply for future generations of people. New technology to…
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The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) located in the Pacific Oceania represent the oldest part of the Hawaiian Island chain but are located 1200 miles northwest of the main Hawaiian Islands. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands comprise a vibrant and diverse ecosystem…
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Both shale oil and crude oil are a source of the same chemical compounds that are burned to create energy – hydrocarbons. The difference is that crude oil, also known as petroleum, is already in its ready form, while shale…
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The state of Florida is facing a serious threat to its citrus crop, one that could potentially wipe out its entire citrus industry. The threat is called, Yellow Dragon disease, more commonly known as citrus greening. If more research isn’t…
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Meteorologists have a lot of tools they use to monitor and predict the weather to keep the public informed on what to expect when they walk out the door. An anemometer is one of those tools. It is used to…
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Like the conductor of some mad orchestra, the twisting magnetic field is creating a perfect harmony of catastrophe, death and destruction. As massive earthquakes rip the earth’s crust, destroy cities and kill many thousands, scientists that have warned of the…
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Meteorites are natural objects that originate in outer space.  They fall on the Earth and survive the impact.  Meteorites are found in various sizes.  They are classified based on their composition as stony meteorites, iron meteorites and stony – iron…
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A new breakthrough study analyzing the oil reserves contained under Alaska’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) reveals that the state could be the eighth largest oil producer in the world. The amazing data meticulously compiled by the authors—the consulting firm Northern…
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