on November 22, 2022
Chaos in the airspace over Europe
Geology and GeographyFollowing the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull on 20 March 2010, air traffic has been suspended in large parts of Europe. The eruption of the Icelandic glacial volcano had thrown a huge ash cloud kilometres high into the atmosphere. The volcanic eruption led to the longest-ever traffic ban in European airspace from 15 April 2010. Tens of
on November 22, 2022
Landslide disaster
Geology and GeographyTerrible devastation was caused by a landslide in the Schwyz district on 2 September. Late in the afternoon, after heavy rainfall, a rocky peak of the Rossberg broke off. The earth masses underneath started to slide and buried the villages of Goldau and Röthen as well as parts of Lauerz and Buosingen within a few
on November 22, 2022
Alarm in the Alps
Geology and GeographyIt is the mightiest of all Alpine glaciers: the Aletsch Glacier in the Bernese Alps is over 23 kilometres long. Its ice cover is up to 900 metres thick. For now! Because the white splendour of the glaciers could soon be history. For decades, researchers have been observing that the ice masses are shrinking. On
on September 18, 2022
What are some of Florida’s geological features?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Neil Fleshman Learn more about each site by visiting the state park website or exploring the publications and articles in which each site is referenced. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Florida Caverns State Park. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Falling Waters State Park. What is
on September 18, 2022
What is a small cave called?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Karen Martin grot, grotto. a small cave (usually with attractive features) What is another name for a small cave? A grotto is a small cave, the kind of place where you feel comfortable, cozy, and protected from the harsh realities outside. This word started in Greek (as the word that also gives us
on September 18, 2022
What is earthquake weather mean?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Ted Higgins Why are earthquakes considered weather? This theory lead to a belief in earthquake weather, that because a large amount of air was trapped underground, the weather would be hot and calm before an earthquake. A later theory stated that earthquakes occurred in calm, cloudy conditions, and were usually preceded by strong
on September 18, 2022
How do scientists believe the Earth’s four layers were formed?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Christina Walker The Earth is composed of four different layers. Many geologists believe that as the Earth cooled the heavier, denser materials sank to the center and the lighter materials rose to the top. How were the four layers of the Earth formed? The major layers of the Earth, starting from its center,
on September 17, 2022
What is assimilation in geology?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Beth Gee Assimilation is the process whereby solid or fluid foreign material is incorporated into magma. The term implies no specific mechanism and the process depends on many factors, including temperature, cooling rate of the magma, gas pressure, and the composition of the material being assimilated. What does assimilation in geology mean? Assimilation
on September 17, 2022
How did Lava help form the Columbia Plateau?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Brian Hughes As the molten rock came to the surface, the earths crust gradually sank into the space left by the rising lava. The subsidence of the crust produced a large, slightly depressed lava plain now known as the Columbia Basin (Plateau). How was the Columbia Plateau formed? The plateau formed between 6
on September 17, 2022
Why is weathering important to soil?
Geology and GeographyAsked by: Louis Beans Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals of rock. Hence, the broken rocks are transported to another place where it decomposes and forms soil. Therefore weathering is important for soil formation.Mar 27, 2018 Why is weathering an important process in the formation of soil? Weathering describes the means by which