Does the diameter of the earth decrease because of soil subsiding due to irrigation and rainfall over the years?
Human ImpactIs the Earth Getting Smaller? What Irrigation and Rain Really Do Ever wonder if all that watering we do – the irrigation for our crops, the relentless rainfall – is actually making the Earth shrink? It sounds a bit out there, I know, like something you’d hear in a late-night sci-fi movie. But let’s get
The Transient Nature of Terrestrial Storms
Safety & HazardsThe Fleeting Fury of Terrestrial Storms Storms. They’re dramatic, powerful, and thankfully, never stick around forever. Whether it’s a quick-burst thunderstorm or a hurricane meandering across the ocean, their lifespan is limited. It’s all thanks to a fascinating dance of weather elements. Understanding this impermanence is key, not just for meteorologists trying to predict the
Electrifying Eruptions: The Connection Between Volcanoes and Lightning
Safety & HazardsElectrifying Eruptions: When Volcanoes Throw a Lightning Show Volcanic eruptions are already a jaw-dropping display of raw power, right? But imagine this: add lightning to the mix. That’s volcanic lightning for you, also known as a “dirty thunderstorm,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like – lightning crackling within the ash plume of an eruption.