Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Uncovering Earth’s Past: Record-Breaking Underground Temperatures Shed Light on Paleoclimatology
Climate & Climate ZonesWhat are subsurface temperature records? Underground temperature records, also known as borehole temperature measurements, are a valuable tool in paleoclimatology. By measuring the Earth’s temperature at different depths, scientists can gain insight into past climate conditions and how they have changed over time. This is because the temperature of the Earth’s interior is affected by
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Methane and Ozone Mystery: Exploring Why Their Greenhouse Potential Outweighs CO2
Climate & Climate ZonesThe basics of greenhouse gases Before we get into the specifics of methane, ozone, and carbon dioxide, it is important to understand the basics of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing what is known as the greenhouse effect. This effect is vital to life on Earth, helping
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Global Climate Change: Understanding the Impacts and Consequences on Earth’s Systems
Climate & Climate ZonesGlobal change and climate change are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Global change refers to any significant change in the Earth’s systems that occurs over an extended period of time. Climate change, on the other hand, is a specific type of global change that refers to long-term changes
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unpacking the Relationship Between Visible Light and Earth’s Warming: A Greenhouse Gas Perspective
Climate & Climate ZonesThe basics of the earth’s energy balance To understand whether visible light is warming the Earth, we must first review the basics of the planet’s energy balance. The Earth receives energy from the Sun, primarily in the form of visible light, but also in the form of ultraviolet and infrared radiation. This incoming solar radiation
Posted on May 31, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Climate and Geography of the Fertile Crescent from 10,000 BCE to 1 CE
Climate & Climate ZonesThe Fertile Crescent is a geographical region in western Asia that stretches from the eastern Mediterranean coast to the Persian Gulf and includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Turkey. It is considered the cradle of civilization and is known for its rich history and culture. The physical environment of the Fertile
Posted on May 31, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Building a Personal Paleoclimate Timeline: Combining Data from Diverse Research Sources
Climate & Climate ZonesAs a student or researcher in the field of paleoclimate and earth science, creating a timeline is an essential part of your work. A timeline provides a chronological view of the geological, climatic, and biological events that have occurred on our planet over millions of years. A timeline can also help you understand the relationship