Earth Science

When it comes down to space travel it is really all dangerous.  But the question is whether it is too dangerous. Not for the purpose it serves. As human beings we have a natural desire to explore. It is what…
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An altitude above 8,000 feet is considered high enough to produce symptoms of High Altitude sickness, also called mountain sickness.  Some very sensitive people can experience headache and shortness of breath at lower altitudes, around 5000 feet, or the altitude…
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In most cities around the world, people are concerned about the air quality that they have to breathe when they step out of their houses. However, not many people realize that the air quality within their houses may also be…
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To me, in the long run, the final arbiter / accountancy / measure of sustainability will be soil carbon content. Once this royal road is constructed, traffic cops (Carbon Board) in place, the truth of land management and  Biochar systems will…
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Once you have reached elevations of over about 8,000 feet, your body has reached alien territory. Unless you are one of the relatively small percentage of the world’s population that has adapted to these heights, you will notice the decrease…
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On New Year’s Eve 2010 a rare outbreak of tornadoes devastated parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Mississippi.  The little town of Cincinnatti, Arkansas was leveled.  Seven people lost their lives, three in Arkansas and four in Missouri.  In larger towns…
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The Ozarks or Ozark Mountains (as they are commonly referred to) are among the oldest mountainous ranges in the world, dating back to prehistoric times. The ranges are located in northern and north central Arkansas as well as southeastern Missouri and…
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Anyone can be affected when faced with high altitudes – there are no rules to who it affects, but commonly most people will experience symptoms when they venture above 8,000 feet. So, if you are planning to go mountaineering, skiing,…
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Thunderstorms often form during warm and sunny days; most commonly during the months of spring, summer and fall. Thunderstorms usually go through three distinct stages during their development: a formation stage, a mature stage and a dissipation stage. For a…
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Depending on what it is that is being mined and depending on the mining method, this way of making a living can be dubbed the deadliest, with some competition from ocean fishing, tree cutting and construction of high rises. With…
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