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Going Green For Less
Going green and caring for the environment has become a popular lifestyle option for many people. But for those who are just new to following such a philosophy, most would think that they may be quite limited with what they can do because of money issues. Becoming environment-friendly nowadays seems to be equated with more spending by most people. But this may not necessarily be the case.When peop... [Read More]
Green Cement Absorbs Carbon Dioxide
It seems that "Going Green" still manages to catch the attention of investors. A company in the UK that is developing a "green" cement has managed to raise around a million pounds (around US$1.7 million) to develop a special kind of cement that can actually absorb carbon dioxide emissions rather than being a contributor. Novacem, a start up company is tapping into a new t... [Read More]
Types of Volcano
When we say volcano, what comes to mind is the picture of a cone-shaped mountain, spewing out a mushroom of poisonous gases and scorching hot lava from a crater at its peak. This, however, is just one of the several types of volcano. Below are the different types of volcano:SupervolcanoesSupervolcanoes, the most dangerous kind of volcano, are large volcanoes that characteristically have a very lar... [Read More]
Facts About Blizzards
A snowstorm occurs when snow falls as precipitation. The most severe kind of snowstorm is a blizzard, where low temperature, heavy blowing snow, and strong winds combine to create huge piles of snow (snowdrifts) and to create a zero visibility condition that can potentially harm people. What is a blizzard?According to the US National Weather Service, a blizzard is a turbulent, freezing snowstorm w... [Read More]
How to Start Living Green
With the hype surrounding global warming, many people have chosen to go "green" and manufacturers followed suit. Thus, green living is now not only accessible, but more inexpensive than before. To get you started, here are a few simple ways to help lessen the impact of the way we leave on the environment. Fluorescent light bulbsUsing compact fluorescent light bulbs rather than incandesce... [Read More]
Facts About Heat Wave
Extreme heat pushes our body beyond its bounds. Under normal conditions, the internal thermostat of our body produces sweat that evaporates to cool the body. In high humidity and extreme heat, however, the evaporation slows down and our body must work doubly hard to maintain our normal body temperature. Extreme heat can kill. In 2003, Western Europe had one of the hottest summers ever recorded in ... [Read More]
Factors that Affect Storm Surge Formation
Storm surge refers to an offshore rise of water caused by wind and low pressure. This commonly occurs during a tropical cyclone or a hurricane. Storm surges are often mistaken for tidal surges. Tidal surges are violent surges caused by the tidal change in sea level.Waves during a storm surge usually reach a height of 6 meters (18 feet) or higher, potentially causing severe damage. The 1899 storm s... [Read More]
Facts About Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm is a weather condition typified by the presence of thunder and lightning. Also known as a lightning storm or an electrical storm, a thunderstorm is often accompanied by heavy rain and sometimes hail or snow. Some thunderstorms have no precipitation at all. This weather condition may occur in series, and a severe or strong thunderstorm may rotate.Causes of thunderstormsThunderstorms ... [Read More]
How Do Wildfires Occur?
A wildfire commonly occurs in wildland regions and is often uncontrolled. The other terms for this are wildland fire, forest fire, brush fire, vegetation fire and peat fire. In Australia this is known as a bush fire. Wildfires can be so devastating especially to crops and farmlands. One example of how deadly they can be is that of the summer wildfires that occurred in California this year where 15... [Read More]
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a region in the Pacific Ocean where a lot of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It runs at a length of 40,000 kilometers in the shape of a horseshoe and is composed of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs and belts as well as movements of tectonic plates. Also known as the circum-Pacific belt or circum-Pacific seismic belt, it has 452 volcanoes. 75 percent of active a... [Read More]