Permafrost is a layer of soil or earth which is permanently below the freezing point. The geological definition does not require that water ice actually be present in order for a region to be defined as permafrost, though with some…
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The list of the most populated cities of course depends on your definition of what a city is and where it ends, and it also depends on where you look for the information. Depending on where you look, you will…
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Scientists are generally confident that they know where water came from originally, but the origin of the water on Earth itself is more of a mystery. Indeed, the Biblical book of Genesis itself, though offering a detailed account of some…
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These types of questions are always asked by those that would rather imagine nothing than imagine the impossible. Living is dangerous. We need to learn to dream wildly again. Ask questions about the unimaginable, follow that deep nagging in our…
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I have always been someone that, whilst having faith in science and understanding its place in the advancement of mankind, I also have reservations about it. It can at times, by its very nature, be too focused, self absorbed and…
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Wildfire, the term conjures up burning forests with towering pines bursting with the sound of gunfire into flames. Antelope running before a wall from the fire as it burns across the prairie. They are considered destructive and they can be,…
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I have been a fan of Bryson’s travel writing for years, his wit and observational skills make his books interesting and funny. I expected more of the same from him in this book, and in some respects I got it,…
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Wildfire! The term conjures destruction in the wilderness. It is a fire out of control that burns and consumes everything it can. A “natural force” that can be released by man that to many is just short of nuclear destruction….
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In recent times the world has witnessed climate change and natural disasters of gigantic proportions. This is just the beginning of a 10-15 year destructive phase which will increase in intensity. The root cause behind this weird weather patterns and…
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Having worked for the United States Forestry Service as a Forest fir fighter battling wildfires I can state with firm conviction that it takes a lot of guts, determination, dedication, luck and intelligence mixed with a bit of prayer to…
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