By: Melissa Mercer
The hottest and coldest National Parks in the U.S. extend from the ice-covered tundra of the Arctic to the sweltering heat and dry terrain of the Arizona deserts. The abundance of wildlife and awe-inspiring terrain of these parks is something you will definitely enjoy...
By: Melissa Mercer
A cave formation arises whenever rain water soaks in carbon dioxide and it converted into acid. The chemical reaction necessary, consists of acidic rain water within the limestone foundation. This acidic rain water is then soaked into the earth. While the rain water progresses throughout...
By: Shaheen Daad
A limestone cave is a natural wonder. Visitors who know nothing about geology marvel at the stalactites hanging from these caves, and at the stalagmites jutting up from the floor to meet them – a weird, spiky, phantom chamber of white rock buried deep under...
By: Shaheen Daad
Weather presenters are apt to turn to an “H” on their charts with a beaming demeanor. Fair Weather Systems, they like to call them. Blue skies, mild temperatures, very little possibility of rain and almost none of storms. This “H” comes bundled in...
How high pressure weather systems form
By: Jose Juan Gutierrez
High pressure weather systems are cold and dry moving masses of air molecules in the atmosphere. A high pressure system forms when dense air comes into contact with an area of low pressure (less dense molecules of air). A pressure system is a mass of...
The connection between rain and limestone caves
By: Jose Juan Gutierrez
Caves are underground openings and passageways that have been formed by a number of geologic processes, including chemical weathering, wind and water erosion, tectonic movements, glacier melting, fracture of rocks and digging, among others. Caves formed by dissolution of rock are the most common types...
How forest fires change local weather patterns
By: Jose Juan Gutierrez
Forest fires occur in almost every continent of the world, especially in those regions characterized by a hot and dry climate. A forest fire can be caused by natural phenomena, such as lightning, volcanic eruptions, or spontaneous combustion; however, a forest fire can also be...
How high pressure weather systems form
By: Stefani A
Atmospheric pressure is a term used to describe the amount of force that is exerted on the surface of the Earth by the weight of the air above it. An air pressure system is a description of the atmospheric pressure for a given area. Air...
DIY guide to making an anemometer
By: Jose Juan Gutierrez
An anemometeris an instrument to record wind speed and pressure, although, it can also give the wind’s direction. An anemometer is most commonly used in meteorology and aerodynamics. Knowing the prevailing winds in certain regions allows engineers to decide where to build a construction...
How forest fires change local weather patterns
By: Melissa Mercer
Weather conditions such as wind, temperature and moisture play a key role when it comes to forest fires. Areas that are affected by drought may be extremely vulnerable, due to the hot and dry climate. The moisture level within the soil can determine how hot...

 

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