All coastal regions which share an ocean or large lake with major fault lines are vulnerable to tsunami. Subduction earthquakes under the ocean floor send vast amounts of energy through the ocean, which can be converted into damaging wave energy….
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Corals are small animals that make up the phlyum Cnidaria with jellyfish, anemones, and hydroids, all of which have stinging organs or cnidocysts. Corals consist of two types: hard (scleratinain) and soft. Primarily the hard corals build the coral reef…
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The continental shelf is a large, undersea edge to each continent. The areas where the sea is shallow because of the presence of a continental shelf is called a gulf, and though they are underwater at the moment, during glacial…
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Although they were long thought to be nothing more than a seaman’s tall tale, satellite surveillance and radar data from offshore oil platforms has now confirmed the existence of rogue waves. Many of these waves are up to 100 feet…
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Earth’s oceans are the heartbeat of the planet. If the oceans fail, life on every part of the Earth is at risk. A new report from the International Program on the State of the Ocean (IPSO) has discovered strong evidence…
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The Indian Ocean is one of the third largest oceans in the world. This ocean is 20% of the water on the surface of the earth. To the north of this ocean is the Indian subcontinent. East Africa sits at…
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The majority of tornadoes in the United States stay on the ground for less than 5 miles. It is unusual for tornadoes to have a path of longer than 30 miles. Many of the longest tornado damage paths are caused…
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“In other news, a class action lawsuit has recently been filed by a small town in Georgia… attempting to hold the U.S. Government liable for damaged caused by the recent hurricane. The lawsuit alleges that while attempting to save a…
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A Basic Scientific Clarification Between Dew Point and Relative Humidity. There has often been much confusion and misinformation in the everyday, average person’s weather world regarding the relationship and difference between what is known as the Dew Point Temperature and…
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Children learn best from close role models such as parents, caregivers, and teachers. In the absence of such role models, kids may emulate another kid instead. Children can also become traumatized if they are not sufficiently prepared for severe weather…
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