The Deforested Landscape: Imagining an Uninhabited East Anglia Today
Human ImpactEast Anglia is a region in the east of England known for its flat landscapes, extensive coastline, and rich agricultural heritage. However, like many other regions of the world, it has been heavily impacted by human activity over the centuries. Deforestation in particular has been a major problem in East Anglia, with large areas of
Understanding Hyper-Humid Areas: The Role of Evapotranspiration in Earth Science
Energy & ResourcesHyper-humid areas are regions that experience extremely high levels of humidity. These areas are often characterized by dense forests, abundant rainfall, and high temperatures. The term “hyper-humid” is used to describe regions with very high levels of evapotranspiration, the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere through both evaporation from
Do Earth’s 600 Satellites Affect Tides through Gravitational Pull Like the Moon?
Geology & LandformThe Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s tides is well known. However, with the increasing number of man-made satellites orbiting the Earth in recent years, the question arises: do these satellites also affect the tides? While the gravitational pull of each individual satellite is relatively weak, the combined gravitational pull of all the satellites orbiting
The Relationship Between Air Pressure, Fronts, and Temperature: Understanding Earth’s Atmosphere
Weather & ForecastsThe Earth’s atmosphere is a complex system that is constantly in motion. Atmospheric pressure, fronts, and temperature are some of the key factors that govern the behavior of the atmosphere. Understanding the relationship between these factors is essential for predicting weather patterns and climate change. Barometric Pressure Barometric pressure is the force exerted by the