Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Mapping Earth’s Subsurface Temperature: Advancements in Land Surface Models
Modeling & PredictionIntroduction The temperature of the Earth’s subsurface is an important parameter in many fields of Earth science, including geology, hydrology, and ecology. It is also a critical factor in the exploration and exploitation of subsurface resources such as geothermal energy and mineral deposits. Accurate and detailed maps of subsurface temperature are therefore essential for a
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Do Seismographs Reflect the Number and Size of Rock Cracks at Tectonic Plate Boundaries?
Modeling & PredictionIntroduction Tectonic plates are constantly moving and shifting, often causing earthquakes and other geological events. These movements are caused by the interaction of the plates at their boundaries, where they can either move apart, slide past each other, or collide. When the plates collide or slide past each other, the rocks at the boundary can
Posted on May 25, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the Mystery of Minuscule Grid Cell Weights in Earth Science
Modeling & PredictionIntroduction In earth science, grid cells are often used to represent a particular area of the earth’s surface. The size of the grid cell can vary depending on the application, but it is usually chosen to be small enough to capture the required level of detail. However, when using a method for weighting grid cells,
Posted on September 29, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is the physical meaning of second moment of wind velocity?
Modeling & PredictionAsked by: Tory Spencer What is the meaning of wind velocity? Wind speed, or wind flow velocity, is a fundamental atmospheric quantity. Wind speed is caused by air moving from high pressure to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature. Why wind speed increase with height? Winds at the ground are lower than a