There is growing concern among scientists and Volcanologists (not to mention civilian populations) about the heavy population density that surrounds a great many active and dormant volcanoes throughout the world. These same scientists and Volcanologists are laboring mightily in their…
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Freezing rain is a dreadful thing to those who have at an encounter with its foreboding gloom. It can be a beautiful thing, especially for school boys and girls looking for a day off. It can also be an amazing…
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There are 6 main types of hazards from volcanic eruptions: lava flows, poisonous gases, ashfalls, pyroclastic flows, lahars, and volcanic debris avalanches. Each of these hazards requires different emergency protocols. Most volcanoes are only capable of 3 or 4 of…
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Taxonomy is the science of classifying all living organisms by assigning each species a degree of relatedness to other species. In general, the more alike one species is to another, the closer together those two species will be classified. The…
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There are countless differences between a hurricane and a tornado. Both are very severe, menacing storms. Nevertheless there may be one that prevails to be more dangerous then the other. I have not had the “pleasure” of suffering either and…
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Intricate flashes of light shatter the darkness with their beauty, as well as potential danger. Lightning is one of nature’s most beautiful sky shows, but has proven itself to be one of the most dangerous. Unfortunately, the aesthetic features of…
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Growing up in the north, I learned to love each season as it made it’s way through the year. With something to do outside year round, the north seemed the place to be while the south was simply a place…
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In the 30 years since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed, it has improved the conditions of many plants and animal species. Many species were brought back from the brink of extinction. The United States Congress and the Ministry…
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions are today’s buzzwords. All responsible citizens try to minimize their energy use in their everyday lives. One unlikely source, Macadamia Nut power is helping to reduce greenhouse gases. Macadamia trees, native to Australia, are evergreen native…
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The surface of the Earth is made of masses of solid plates called tectonic plates. These plates are ‘ floating’ over a semi-molten layer of magma which in turn lies over the molten core which is made largely of iron. The…
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