The laws of thermodynamics stem from the study of work, energy, energy transfer, and the relationship between them. Initial work with these theories began in the late 18th century but gained prominence in the 19th century as people sought more…
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Mother Nature has once again shown humans who is boss on earth. With 102 known deaths in the U.S., 69 deaths in the Caribbean, and estimates of 60 billion dollars in damages, Hurricane Sandy marked her deadly path along U.S….
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Extreme weather is here to stay. New York State governor, Andrew Cuomo on MSNBC recently stated that people will have to rethink their response to extreme weather. “We are having once in a lifetime floods every two years,” he commented…
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Living in an area or taking a vacation to an area where there are beaches may sound exciting. However, there are beaches in the United States that are so polluted that it may lead to second thoughts about venturing into…
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On planet earth, ice and snow, solid forms of water, exist as sea ice, lake and river ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice caps and frozen ground. Snow and ice have a major effect on global climate because they have a…
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Vesuvius, the only active volcano on mainland, has experienced a number of eruptions over the years. The volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples in Italy is part of the Campanian volcanic arc formed over the subduction zone between the African…
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes based on their sustained wind speed. On this scale, hurricanes range from Category 1, for sustained wind speeds of 74-95 mph, to Category 5, for sustained wind speeds of 157 mph and higher….
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The shadow of Vesuvius looms over the city of Naples, Italy, like a brooding giant. Ah, yes, Naples-city of opposites; beauty and squalor, opera and street noise, pizza and squid, sun and volcano. Mt Vesuvius, which gives the Bay of…
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Every species of sea turtle on our planet is currently endangered. Sea turtles face countless threats to their existence in the modern world. All these threats can be traced back to human actions, either intentional or unintentional. In the area…
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We have heard how modernisation is making our lives better. We have heard how constructing more buildings are financially improving our world. We have also heard how cars and trucks are making our everyday needs more convenient. However, we have…
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