Visible Boundaries: Can Mainland China See Taiwan’s Main Island?
Natural EnvironmentsTaiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia. It is separated from mainland China by the Taiwan Strait, which is approximately 130 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. The question of whether the main island of Taiwan can be seen from China is a common one, and the
Uncovering the Mystery: Tracing the Origins of a ‘Desert Tsunami’ in Death Valley Cavern after a 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake near Mexico’s Southwest
Geology & LandformOn September 7, 2017, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near southwestern Mexico, causing widespread damage and destruction. However, the seismic waves generated by the earthquake also triggered an unexpected phenomenon in a cave in Death Valley, California – a “desert tsunami. This event puzzled scientists and researchers, who set out to investigate how the earthquake
Unraveling the Mystery of Regular Chipings in Slate: Fossil or Weathering?
Wildlife & BiologySlate is a fine-grained, lamellar metamorphic rock commonly used for roofing, flooring, and other construction purposes. It is formed from the sedimentary rock shale through a process of regional metamorphism involving the intense heat and pressure associated with tectonic activity. The resulting slate is characterized by its ability to split into thin, flat sheets, making
Can a Planet Have Dual Volcanic Personalities? Exploring the Possibility of Magma and Cryovolcanoes Coexisting
Geology & LandformVolcanoes are one of the most fascinating geological features found on the planets and moons of our solar system. They are formed by the movement of magma, or molten rock, beneath the surface of the planet. When the magma reaches the surface, it erupts as lava, ash, and gases, creating a volcanic eruption. But not
Locating Spectral Density Spreadsheet Data for Daylight Throughout the Day: A Guide for Earth Science Researchers
Weather & ForecastsAs an Earth science researcher, you may be interested in studying the spectral density of daylight at different times of the day. This information can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as understanding how different wavelengths of light affect plant growth or how changes in the atmosphere affect the amount of solar radiation