Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Mystery of the Formation of This Hole: A Geologic Investigation
Regional SpecificsThe formation of sinkholes Sinkholes are one of the most common types of holes that can appear on the Earth’s surface. They form when water gradually dissolves rock or sediment below the surface, causing the ground to collapse. Sinkholes can form in a variety of ways, but are most commonly caused by the dissolution of
Posted on May 25, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Density of Sea Water in the Mediterranean’s Currents
Regional SpecificsThe Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s strongest currents, and the density of the water in these currents can have a major impact on the environment. In this article, we’ll explore the density of seawater in Mediterranean currents and what it means for the region. The density of seawater is a measure
Posted on November 22, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Breathtaking: Mount Everest conquered without oxygen equipment!
Regional SpecificsNo sensible person would have thought it possible: Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler have climbed the highest mountain on earth without oxygen equipment. Completely exhausted but happy, the two extreme mountaineers arrived at base camp yesterday. Their summit attempt on Everest begins on 8 May, at half past five in the morning, after an icy
Posted on November 22, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The sun rises at the edge of the world
Regional SpecificsFor a long time, the inhabitants of Qaanaaq have persevered in complete darkness. Now, in mid-February, the moment they have been looking forward to for months has arrived. Despite the freezing cold of minus 35 degrees Celsius, they have gathered at midday. As the first rays of sunlight shine into their faces, the people sing
Posted on October 2, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is the basis for the Geologic Time Scale
Regional SpecificsAsked by: Carlos Weeks The geological time scale is based on the the geological rock record, which includes erosion, mountain building and other geological events. Over hundreds to thousands of millions of years, continents, oceans and mountain ranges have moved vast distances both vertically and horizontally. What is the basis of the geologic time scale
Posted on September 25, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is slow fast change?
Regional SpecificsAsked by: Kate Nasby The changes which take place over a long period of time are called slow changes. Examples: Rusting of iron, formation of day and night, ripening of fruits, growing of trees are slow changes. The changes which take place in a short period of time are called fast changes. What is slow