Earth Science



What are Snowrollers

Snowrollers are naturally formed cylindrical rolls of snow.  They are created by the wind and come in various sizes.  Some are the size of golf balls, while others have been known to be the size of a 30 gallon drum. …
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Ancient Myths about Nature

The Mythology of Natural Disasters Since the beginning of humanity, great tales were handed down from generation to generation about what created monstrous, unexplainable, natural disasters. Why do great mountains spew fire into the sky? Why do tsunamis batter coastlines…
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Myths and Natural Disaster

Primitive peoples bowed before smoking volcanoes and offered sacrifice or food. Some cultures offered part of their harvest to the gods to insure fair weather. Weather, volcano eruption, and earthquakes happen. These natural phenomenon cannot be controlled by some god…
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Science can Save us maybe

Some branches of science are truly making the world a safer place. Meteorology, with its Doppler weather radar and satellites, complex computer models and hurricane trackers, has greatly reduced the loss of life from severe weather. Research into better ways…
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