Geology & Atmospheric Science

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

Global Warming is a topic of serious discussion and concern today. However, depending on who you are listening to will give you a very different side to the story. Which is fact and which is fiction?

Learn how and why the discovery of Orgone Energy by Wilhelm Reich, a famous psychoanalyst in Europe & student of Sigmund Freud became a Threat To The Men In Power in the 1950s America and the World.

Now dry, the ancient rivers were changed during the Tertiary period when the earth was extremely active. Volcanoes covered existing waterways and mountains cut off rivers. These are gold sources.

We cannot stop natural disasters from occurring but we can at least do something to minimize damages. Earthquakes can be very destructive and what we need are some precautionary measures.

Some basic geologic background on The Enchanted Rock of Fredericksburg, Texas.

Learn about the different types of snowflakes and how snowflakes form.

Many people claim to see bizarre behavior during the full moon. Is this myth or fact?

Rainforests play a significant role in the ecosystem of our planet. Deforestation disturbs this fragile balance. There are still people who care , but are there enough to make a difference?

Learn about the complexity of lightning and how it forms.

Among all the continents, North America is endowed with more than its relative share of the world's mineral resources, particularly those upon which the industry of the 20th century is principally dependent

Read about the terrifying ordeal of waking up to an active volcano erupting just outside your front door and how a town was sacrificed.A synopsis of a chapter in John McPhee's "Controlling Nature."

This is part 2 of a 3 part hands-on unit on Global Expeditions. This lesson is on Mountain Climbing. Sketch Mount Everest, compete in a "Base Camp" relay race, use a ladder to cross a "crevasse," and more! My lessons are geared toward elementary level children. These are lessons I created to do with a weekly homeschool co-op. We meet each week for 2 1/2 hours and have 16 children between the ages of 2-9. Use this fun lesson with your class, family, camp, after school program, or homeschool co-op

Our earth is comprised of a variety of different rocks and minerals; gathering and appreciating them is a wonderful hobby. Chert is a very useful stone that is great to collect...here is why.

Super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda in the Philippines) is the strongest storm ever to make a landfall. With a sustained wind of 315 kph/195 mph no other storms in the Atlantic has ever been this strong...

An autobiographical account of the life of Andres Manuel Del Rio - Best Known as the original discoverer of Vanadium

A look at the history and possible causes of the massive atmospheric explosion which took place over the Tunguska river in Russia in 1908, which leveled 80 million trees in the Russian wilderness.

Petroleum is an extremely useful fuel and is obtained naturally from oil drilling. Petroleum products obtained from refining petroleum are gasoline, fuel oil, jet fuel, diesel and so on.

Is weather control and weather modification really possible? This article looks at the current state of weather control and weather modification methods and new technologies.

The Great Sichaun Earthquake that happened in 2008, the destruction, the aftershocks and some facts are discussed below. On the 12th May 2013, it will be five years since this quake occurred.

What are Sundogs and mock suns? Why do they happen and how have they impacted history?

Sinkholes are found all around the world. When they collapse, it can be tragic, but they are also used for swimming and other activities.

Being a successful rock and gemstone hunter, aka rockhound, requires knowledge. This relatively inexpensive hobby can be a fun and healthy experience for the whole family. Here are some tips to help you get some terrific finds for your collection.

The dewpoint is a more accurate determination of the amount of moisture in the air. It is also a more accurate way of determining how uncomfortable the air is going to be without stepping outside, just by listening to the weather segment on the news.

Stuck for Christmas gifts for budding geologists in your family? Have a read here to see the sort of things that will be most useful to them, in their quest to obtain and identify rocks and minerals.

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe. If helium is so abundant, why is there a worldwide shortage of this important substance? Also, video of Vin Diesel breathing helium.

Dowsing has been around for thousands of years and has had a fairly good success rate for finding water. So how does it work? And is there any scientific evidence that it does actually find eater?

It has been less than a week since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in USA and parts of Canada, and just a couple of days since cyclone Nilam bringing destruction in southern part of India. This is what has inspired me to write this article about some...

We've now reached the Mesozoic era- a time when reptiles assumed dominance of the Earth. Huge dinosaurs dominated the land, pterosaurs had the skies to themselves and giant marine reptiles terrorised other ocean dwellers...

Planet Earth, our home for the last 200,000 years has existed for over 4 billion years. But how exactly did it form? And when did life first evolve and how did it do so? The story of life on Earth is every bit as exciting as anything conjured up by the human mind. This hub is the first in a four part series that tells the whole story from the beginning to the present...

This is an excerpt from an article written by my father (James M. Clem) in the early 1960’s about Gold mining in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The video on the news shows the buildings swaying, possessions falling from the walls, and people running and screaming terrorized by the uncontrollable rumbling of the earth. Large earthquakes always make the news. Sometimes the devastation leads...