Geology & Atmospheric Science

Atmosphere is a thick gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth from all sides and attached to earth through the force of gravitation. There are various Layers of Atmosphere which are mentioned...

Using less energy at home, work, and automobiles can help cut emissions. Reduced energy consumption can be reduced by reusing or recycling bottles, cans, paper, cards, plastic, and aluminum. Solar panels may be a realistic option if you live in a sunny place. Turn off your computer...

Governments are used to building mega-projects to solve problems such as flooding. However, there is a paradigm shift towards building smaller, more economical and sustainable solutions to this problem. This article explores the concept of decentralized flood control.

A remarkable woman, Nellie Cashman, was known as the Angel of the Yukon for dog-sledding through wolves, ten feet of snow, and avalanches to save starving miners bringing supplies and medicine to save hundreds of miners.

The stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere just above the troposphere. This layer contains the ozone layer-an important absorber of the sun´s ultraviolet radiation

Because Bandung is one of Indonesia's major cities, the Bandung airport receives a considerable number of foreign and domestic aircraft (BDO). Traveling there from Bali is also an option.

A hurricane is a cyclone that moves through the atmosphere; there is also a moving column. When a hurricane is very strong, it has an eye in the middle. The air pressure is very low here. In this area the sea level is raised.

Volcanoes are not restricted to Earth's domain. Throughout the solar system, many other places have them, and in surprising varieties, unlike anything we have on Earth.

A review of two online quizzes which calculate a person's "carbon footprint." Two short quizzes give a quick objective measurement of your lifestyle to tell you if you're a friend or a foe of climate, weather patterns and the temperature on planet Earth.

Looking for a metal detecting pinpoint device? Find out more here about why they are useful and what you should be looking for with one.

Do you have a budding little geologist in your family? Do you teach some concepts of geology in your early childhood classrooms? Young children who are interested in rocks and shells will be engaged with this first big book of these treasures from the earth.

Geoengineering is a very controversial topic, with numerous people expressing their own opinions, this article aims to break down geoengineering and look at the impact it could have on the climate and the future consequences or benefit we stand to gain from it.

It is estimated that there are over 8000 abandoned shafts below Stoke-on-Trent and the steady collapse of these over time is causing the whole city to sink

Seismic activity worldwide has become abnormal over the last several months, showing stronger signs that something involving a blocking is taking place in the tropical west Pacific, and could lead to a magnitude 9.8+ earthquake in the Philippines.

Nature is self powerful. It has the supreme power of managing things. It doesn't allow or accept trespassing in its jurisdiction. But man has done everything within his powers.to live in luxury. So they have resorted to deforestation, pollution, and global warming. This has proved catastrophic.

New inventions by scientists across space are coming out all the time. The newly invented star that has got radius more than the sun is such an example. Yes, the name of that star is UY Scuti. Keep reading and experience our solar system and relevant elements.

Active volcanoes never fail to catch our imagination. So, whenever several of these natural wonders erupt at the same time, speculation arises that volcanic activity is on the increase. Following is some contemporary speculation, as to how increased volcanic activity may be linked to climate change.

The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding our planet. It is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, and other gases in different amounts.

The aerosols present in the atmosphere do impact the climate in multiple different ways. Besides have different impacts, they also have multiple different sources, both natural as anthropogenic.

The atmospheric boundary layer is the layer in which we, as humans, live and breathe. It is impacted by a diurnal cycle, which means that the boundary layer differs significantly between day and night time. However, also anthropogenic pollution can have a significant effect on the boundary layer.

People are vanishing from reality and existence. It has also been named, the Missing 4-11 Phenomenon. Seeing is believing. Here are the reports and camera footage. No forgivenss, I remember.

In 1986, Cameron's Lake Nyos exploded killing area residents, domestic animals, and wildlife. Was an "evil spirit woman' responsible or could science explain what had happened?

Greenhouse gases are naturally present in the atmosphere and are also essential for life on earth. But, unfortunately due to industrial revolution there has been a huge increase in the emission of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Blue light is scattered by the atmosphere, like a prism, seperating it from the white light of the sun

"A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma" is how the saying goes. Winston Churchill said something like this many years ago and while I have often run across things which are strange and mysterious, rarely have I ever seen anything like what my wife showed me this morning.

In the past, Earth was essentially one big snowball several times and was also completely or nearly ice-free at other times. A fascinating look at Earth's wild and extreme climate swings.

Loud booming noises coming from the sky have been reported as far back as the 1820’s. Nobody has really been able to explain these terrifying noises until NASA gave us an explanation for them. The answer did not satisfy everyone however, and a lot of people still believe it to be unexplained.

Weathering and erosion are two different processes, but have you ever wondered what are the actual differences?

Hydraulic fracturing is a type of drilling and mining for oil and natural gas. Fracking wells are typically built on shale deposits that contain significant reserves of natural gas. Fracking may be causing earthquakes, and uses chemicals that are toxic.

The mesosphere is one of the layers of the atmosphere that´s situated at about 50-85 km (32-53 miles). This layer of the atmosphere contains one of the coldest regions in the atmosphere;therefore is the colder region in the atmosphere and the coldest place on earth

One of the most important materials in the modern economy is graphene. It’s a key material for a variety of products and is essential for a number of industries. The extraction of graphene is an expensive, energy intensive process.

Is Carbon Dioxide only Curse for earth? Can't we do anything to recycle and reuse CO2? Yes! Carbon Dioxide can also be a blessing for inhabitants of our planet too!

Crop Circles are messages from another dimension designed and created to help humanity in their evolution as a sentient species move to the next level of awareness. They represent Full Disclosure.

Hurricane season officially lasts until late November. Though the last six weeks are not overly abundant with these storms, deadly hurricanes can still occur in October, November, and even December.

There will be no end to stories of lost treasure! The tales ignite excitement. Just join a gold prospecting club and listen to the conversation. Perhaps silver bars await in the wild Arizona desert?

See a photo of pyrite, also called fool's gold, and learn from where it came. Pyrite or FeS2 has many commercial uses in addition to being used in jewelry. It is sometimes mistaken for real gold.

An enormous ball of fire will hit Nashville Tennessee. Learn about the fireballs from the sky and what cities they will hit. More last day events just before Jesus comes.

The history of global warming is a fascinating subject with many twists, turns and controversies. Despite what some believe, "Climate Change" is not a term that was invented recently.

Arizona's state seal features a miner for good reason. Hard rock gold mining, placer gold prospecting, and gold as a byproduct of copper mining have yielded huge treasure for the state.

How I've Learned to Live with the Inevitability of Natural Disasters through disaster preparedness.

Asbestos is now seen as a dangerous building material. But what is asbestos, why did we use it, and how can we stay safe today?