Posted on April 19, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the Storm: Decoding the Distinctions Between Fundamental Runoff Estimation Models in Earth Science
Safety & HazardsGetting Started Estimation of runoff, particularly in the context of storm events, is a critical aspect of understanding and managing water resources and mitigating the effects of flooding. Several basic first-order runoff estimation models have been developed in the geosciences. These models serve as fundamental tools for predicting the amount of water that will flow
Posted on April 18, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unleashing Nature’s Fury: Exploring the Supercellular Thunderstorm Hotspots in the Columbia Basin, North Cascades, and Idaho Panhandle/Clearwater
Safety & HazardsThe Columbia Basin: A region prone to severe thunderstorms The Columbia Basin, covering parts of Washington and Oregon, is a region known for its diverse and dynamic weather patterns. With its unique geography and proximity to the Cascade Range, the Columbia Basin experiences a wide range of weather phenomena, including thunderstorms. While thunderstorms are common
Posted on April 18, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the Mysteries of Cloud Ceilings and Bases in Thunderstorms
Safety & HazardsWhy do clouds have tops and bottoms? Clouds are a fascinating and integral part of Earth’s atmosphere. They form when moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets or ice crystals. A characteristic feature of clouds is their distinct tops and bottoms, which refer to the upper and lower
Posted on April 18, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unearthing the Origins: Tracing the Earliest Wildfires on Earth
Safety & HazardsThe Origins of Wildfires: A Historical Perspective Wildfires have been an integral part of Earth’s ecosystems for millions of years. They have shaped landscapes, influenced plant and animal communities, and even played a role in human evolution. Understanding the origins of wildfires is critical to understanding their importance in the Earth sciences. In this article,
Posted on April 17, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Seismic dispersion: What does it really mean and what causes it?
Safety & HazardsSeismic dispersion: What does it really mean and what causes it? Seismic dispersion is a phenomenon that plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of seismic waves and their propagation through the Earth’s subsurface. It refers to the variation of seismic wave velocity with frequency, where different frequencies of seismic waves travel at different
Posted on April 16, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling Earth’s Secrets: Giem’s Groundbreaking Article on Carbon Dating Sheds Light on Radioactive Chronology
Safety & HazardsGiem’s article on carbon dating: Exploring the Foundations of Radioactive Dating in Earth Science 1. Understanding carbon dating Carbon dating, also known as radiocarbon dating, is a powerful scientific technique widely used in archaeology and geology to determine the age of organic materials. In his groundbreaking article, Dr. Paul Giem explores the intricacies of carbon