Almost all solid substances break under pressure, if the pressure is great enough and pushing (or pulling) in the right directions. The layers of rock within the Earth’s crust are no exception to this rule. Push or pull on them…
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Oxygen depletion in the ocean, called hypoxia ( low oxygen ) or anoxia ( no oxygen ) can occur due to natural or anthropogenic ( man made ) processes. In coastal and surface areas, the causes are usually various forms…
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Hot springs on the ocean floor were only discovered in the 1970s and are among the most spectacular features of the deep oceans. The hottest of these hydrothermal vents are the famous black smokers with water coming out at temperatures…
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As local leaders took to the media, warning residents to evacuate, being very blunt, such as when New Jersey Governor Chris Christie warned, “Don’t be stupid,” Hurricane Sandy was leaving a path of destruction and death in the Caribbean and…
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The science of crystallography at first thought may seem to be esoteric and a dusty old endeavor of limited practical use. Not so! Without crystallography, the whole world would come to a grinding halt, being composed of useless amorphous particles….
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Please review this document for a complete understanding of how to maximize and utilize the incentives for a commercial photovoltaic system in Tennessee. Total cost of the photovoltaic system $187,500.00 Tennessee Clean Energy Technology Grant $75,000.00 Balance $112,500.00 Business Energy…
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The rock cycle describes the continuous series of changes that rocks undergo. The changes occur over millions of years, destroying old rocks and making new rocks. It is not as clear cut as the very simple water cycle, but is still easy…
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Can the humble mushroom save life on earth? They have played a crucial role in creating life on earth trhough mycorrhizal symbiosis. Fungi, at about 500 million years of age, are among the first colonizers of land on earth. As mushrooms are…
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Rare earth metals are an essential part of our daily lives. They are present in more application than we realize, some of these include cell phones, all computer or electronic devices, ovens, cars and fuel additives to name a few….
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Tornado weather can be difficult to predict. Tornado warnings can pinpoint an area, but not the exact time and location that a twister will set down. There are many places that are located in an area where tornadoes are frequent. They are…
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