Water is our most important commodity. Without water we can’t live and societies cannot flourish or in some cases cannot even subsist. The rivers of the world which provide the water for agriculture, mining, drinking, and hydroelectric power are in…
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When King Canute, the medieval Danish King who ruled England, sat on his throne on the beach trying to halt the incoming tide it was clear that he didn’t really know his physics. He also must have felt like something…
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The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis are truly spectacular displays of one of the many effects the Sun has upon the Earth. Whilst the science behind them is incredible, it is easy to forget the details when you observe them,…
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History has proven time and time again that storms can intensify rapidly upon approach and devastate everything in its path. Other disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis can strike with little or no warning. We may not be able to…
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Venus is too hot and Mars is freezing cold. Earth is just right. Have you ever wondered why? Yes Earth is just at the right distance from the sun but there is one major factor, which has created and sustained…
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July 9, 1958 in Lituya Bay, Alaska, an earthquake caused what would be the biggest tsunami in history, with a wave reaching 1,720 feet tall. On May 22, 1960, an earthquake off the coast of Chile triggered a tsunami that…
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Niagara Falls, one of the wonders of the natural world, is nearby Buffalo New York. It is about 12,000 years old. The Niagara River flows over a steep drop off and forms the falls. This river is a spill over…
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There are different habitats. Each one has distinctive characteristics. The following guide gives a glimpse into each habitat in the ocean. Kelp Forests Ecosystem Kelp forests grow in both Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Kelp forests are only 60 – 80 feet deep. The ecosystem is…
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“Anatomy of a Thunderstorm” The feeling of anticipation hangs in the air mixed with raw power and pure adrenaline. The increasing rumble vibrates the core of the dark, menacing clouds and shakes the feeling within the spectator as well. There…
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“It is not whether we have enough clean, safe water to drink. It is can we afford to pay for clean portable water?”With the whole world facing so many environmental issues and also economical ups and downs, there is no…
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