Earth Science

Of course travel to Mars, 150 million miles of hard vacuum and cosmic radiation away, is too dangerous and it will probably remain so for the foreseeable future. This question is phrased not, “should we go to Mars”, or, “will…
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The rare earth metals or elements are shown in a special segment of the periodic table labeled as lanthanoids or lanthanides. They include Lanthanum, Cerium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Promethium, Samarium,Europium, Gadolinium,Terbium, Dysprosium, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, and Lutetium. From camera lenses to…
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Storms come in many shapes, including thunderstorms and snowstorms, and then one of a different type is the sandstorm. Sandstorms are made up of wind and either sand, dirt or dust. The particulates that are found in this type of…
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Canals and locks are types of artificial waterways constructed so that shipping can bypass difficult waters or reduce the length of a journey. Where ships need to be moved vertically from one water level to another, locks are built to…
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The Yellow River or Hwang Ho River as it is known in its native China, is situated in a region of the country often referred to as the ‘cradle of civilisation’. The river flows through the heart of the northern…
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Most of us have heard that no two snowflakes are alike.  When one looks into the science of snowflakes we learn that are many different types of snowflakes. In 1951, the International Commission of Snow and Ice established a classification…
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The Jordan River is 156 miles long and flows from West Asia to the Dead Sea. The Jordan River has a long history that dates back to biblical times. Christians believed that Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by…
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The Indus River runs through southern Asia and it is one of the longest rivers in the world. This river flows through the valleys of the Himalayas. It also runs through Pakistan. This river feeds the forests, plains and countysides….
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Sedimentary rocks are the most common rock type found on the planet comprising nearly 70 percent of all rocks. As a result they are immensely important. From unlocking historical secrets to providing the power needed to sustain the modern world…
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The Earth´s magnetic field, also known as the geomagnetic field, is an immense invisible shield of magnetic field lines encircling the Earth. The magnetic field protects the Earth from highly charged particles leaving the Sun. The Earth´s magnetic field surrounds…
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