Exploring High-Resolution Historic Weather Data Sources for Urban Climate Studies Beyond ERA5
Climate & Climate ZonesUrban climate studies require high-resolution historical weather data to investigate the impact of urbanization on local weather patterns. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) provides one of the most comprehensive datasets for global weather analysis, known as the ERA5 dataset. However, the spatial resolution of ERA5 is not high enough for urban climate
The Causal Connection between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea Eruptions: Exploring the Possibility of a Third Phenomenon
Safety & HazardsMauna Loa and Kīlauea are two of the most active volcanoes in the world, both located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recently, they have erupted simultaneously, leading to questions about the causal relationship between the two eruptions. Does one volcano cause the other to erupt, or is there some third phenomenon that is causing
The Paradox of Clouds: Exploring the Positive Climate Feedback of Cooling Clouds
Climate & Climate ZonesClouds are an important part of the Earth’s atmosphere and play a crucial role in regulating the planet’s temperature. Formed when water vapor condenses into droplets or ice crystals, clouds can have both a cooling and warming effect on the Earth’s climate. While clouds have a net cooling effect on the planet, they also have
Why Earth Doesn’t Radiate at Absorption Wavelengths: Balancing the Radiation Budget
Climate & Climate ZonesAs humans, we are constantly trying to understand the world around us. One of the many mysteries we try to solve is why the Earth doesn’t radiate at wavelengths where there is strong absorption. The answer lies in the Earth’s radiation budget. The radiation budget The radiation balance, also known as the energy balance, is
The Paleontologist’s Guide: Exploring Earth’s History through Stratigraphy, Paleogeography, and Paleoenvironments
Historical AspectsPaleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth, and it provides invaluable insight into the planet’s past. The field of paleontology is growing rapidly, and it has become increasingly important to understand the different types of fossils, their stratigraphic interest, their paleogeography, and their paleoenvironmental significance. This article discusses a paleontology book
Uncovering Geochemical Thresholds for Potentially Toxic Elements in Spanish Soils
Natural EnvironmentsSoil contamination is a significant environmental problem, and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are among the most hazardous contaminants in soil. PTEs are elements that, when present in soil at high concentrations, can have adverse effects on human health and the environment. Spain is one of the largest agricultural producers in Europe and PTE contamination in