Pyrocumulus clouds, also known as fire clouds, are formed due to intense heating of atmospheric air on the surface of the ground. The formation of pyrocumulus clouds most commonly occurs during volcanic eruptions or wildfires, but they also can be…
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Clouds are formed when water vapor stemming from the surface of oceans, rivers and lakes evaporates, rises and reaches the dew point in the upper atmosphere. the condensation of water vapor creates the clouds. Sometimes, a cloud may appear dark…
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Pyrocumulus clouds are a special class of cumulus clouds, the most recognizable type of cloud and the the ones that children draw like piles of cotton balls. Cumulus clouds, which are usually a sign of fair weather, can be identified…
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Since the first ocean exploration of the Challenger, ocean exploration has been driven by the desire to know what the ocean floor can tell the world. One way to do this exploration is through drilling into the ocean floor. Drilling…
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Estuaries are powerhouses that provide natural resources, food, recreation, and natural scenic beauty. These bays and lagoons that enclose areas where freshwater from rivers and streams blends with salt water from the ocean are also areas of scientific research. Perhaps…
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Earth’s magnetic poles are on the move. The North Magnetic Pole is moving from northern Canada towards Siberia at a rate of between 34 and 37 miles per hour, and its speed is increasing. At the beginning of the 20th…
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It is often said that the greatest stories are written in the stars. Yet there is an even greater story which can be found much closer. It is the story of the birth of this solar system. The clues to…
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Oceanography is a science which dates back many centuries where humans undertook sea voyages for the first time. The study of waves and other superficial parameters also dates back to the time of Aristotle. However, it was only a few…
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Florida’s corals have declined about 80% over the past three decades. These corals are monitored daily because of problems associated with human activities. Some problems are diseases and bleaching. Coastal resources are under a great deal of stress due to…
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There are four biomes in the state of New Mexico: forest, grasslands, desert, and aquatic. Biomes are predicated on climate and geology. Climate is based on altitude, wind, rocks and soil, and annual rainfall. Biomes are classified based on the…
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