Earth Science

The invention of the compass was arguably one of the most important milestones in the modern history of exploration and navigation – allowing unprecedentedly simple navigation, in ways that are still used today. Although low-cost GPS devices are beginning to…
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Fossicking for gemstones is an interesting and popular hobby today, as is the cutting and polishing of  any rough gemstones that you might find. Alluvial gemstone prospecting and mining  can be done by the individual or by a mining company …
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The tundra biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures throughout most of the year, along with a short summer season, during which plants and animals reproduce. The tundra biome cannot support many plants. The majority of flora consists of low…
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When you are taking a hike, it is good to know where you are headed. Even if you are just walking, biking, or traveling by car, a compass can be an invaluable tool when there aren’t any signs or maps…
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Volcanic fumaroles can offer scientists useful insights into events occurring within the Earth. These structures frequently occur in association with volcanic activity. Exploring the “anatomy” of a fumarole may present significant dangers, yet the process often provides a way to monitor important…
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There is often some dispute about which of Scotland’s glens is actually the longest. A glen is normally described as a U-shaped valley, a long, deep valley that often has or had a river running along its length. The front…
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An important consideration for any person is the quality of the air where he or she lives, works, or plays. More and more society is recognizing the important of good air quality and its relationship to the health of those…
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Being deadlier implies that more people die from one storm or another. This is in fact the case; even just looking back over the past decade or two, far more people have been killed by hurricanes than by tornadoes. This…
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The more we learn, the more we discover how little we know. So it is with global climate change. We are continually learning more about the world in which we live, but we still lack the knowledge to put it…
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Each year there are over 10,000 thunderstorms across the United States, spun from Hurricanes, Frontal Boundaries, and Heat Convection. Within that grand total lies an thunderstorms classified as severe, each containing one or more of the following: 58mph wind gusts…
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