Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Breaking Down the Barriers: Investigating the Limiting Factors of Ocean Wave-Based Electricity Generation
Outdoor GearBarriers to ocean wave power generation Wave energy has the potential to become a significant source of renewable energy capable of meeting a significant portion of the world’s electricity needs. Ocean wave energy is a clean, renewable, and abundant resource that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide energy security. However, despite its potential,
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Surprising Role of Sublimation in Glacial Ice Mass Balance: An Energy Balance Perspective
Outdoor GearGlaciers are one of the most important sources of freshwater on Earth, and their mass balance (the balance between ice accumulation and loss) is a key indicator of the health of our planet’s cryosphere. A positive mass balance occurs when the amount of ice gained by a glacier exceeds the amount lost through melting, calving,
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Investigating the Invasive Potential of New Guinea Snakes: A Geobiological Analysis
Outdoor GearNew Guinea, the second largest island in the world, is home to a rich and diverse array of snake species. However, the potential for some of these snakes to become invasive in other parts of the world has raised concerns among researchers and conservationists. Invasive species are known to cause significant ecological and economic damage,
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Tracking the Upper-Level Outflow of Typhoons with Weather Satellites
Outdoor GearTyphoons are powerful tropical cyclones that occur in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. They are responsible for significant damage and loss of life in the regions they affect. The upper-level outflow of a typhoon is an essential component of its structure and behavior. It plays a critical role in determining the intensity, size, and track of
Posted on October 4, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How can I analyze how environmental conditions are related among different sites?
Outdoor GearAsked by: John Bremer How do you analyze an environmental analysis? The environmental analysis process consists of the following steps: Identify environmental factors. To conduct an environmental analysis, start by selecting environmental factors to evaluate. … Gather information. … Evaluate your competitors. … Forecast the impact. … Assess your strategies. … Political. … Economical. …
Posted on October 2, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Volcano in ocean?
Outdoor GearAsked by: Brian Barber Is there a volcano in the ocean? Most of these volcanoes are thousands of feet deep, and difficult to find. But in May of 2009, scientists captured the deepest ocean eruption ever found. Nearly 4000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean – in an area between Samoa, Fiji and