Posted on August 16, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What makes a typhoon suddenly turn by 90 degrees? (e.g. 2021 In-fa/Fabian)
Safety & HazardsUnraveling the mystery: What makes a typhoon suddenly turn 90 degrees? 1. Introduction Typhoons are powerful and destructive tropical cyclones that can cause significant damage to coastal regions. One of the fascinating phenomena associated with typhoons is their ability to make sudden turns of up to 90 degrees. Such abrupt changes in direction can have
Posted on August 15, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling the Key Preconditions for Effective Stacking in Seismic Earth Science
Safety & HazardsRequirements for stacking in seismic geology Introduction to Geology Stacking is a fundamental technique used in seismic data processing to increase the signal-to-noise ratio and improve the quality of subsurface images. It involves the summation of multiple seismic traces acquired at different locations to increase signal strength and reduce random noise. However, for successful stacking,
Posted on August 15, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Deforestation’s Impact on Temperature: Unraveling the Global vs. Local Debate
Safety & HazardsDoes deforestation increase global or just local temperatures? 1. Understanding the link between deforestation and temperature Deforestation, the widespread clearing of forests, has been an issue of concern because of its potential impact on global and local temperatures. The relationship between deforestation and temperature is complex, influenced by several factors such as land cover change,
Posted on August 15, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Why is equatorial Africa wetter in the west than the east?
Safety & HazardsWrite 5-7 questions and answers about “Why doesn’t the heat index take wind speed into account? Use the tag for the question and the tag for the answer. FAQs Question 1: Why is equatorial Africa wetter in the west than the east? Equatorial Africa is wetter in the west than the east due to the
Posted on August 15, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Why did Hurricane Ida have so much precipitation when it reached the Northeast?
Safety & HazardsWhy Did Hurricane Ida Have So Much Precipitation When It Reached the Northeast? Understanding the unique atmospheric conditions When Hurricane Ida made landfall in the Northeast, it unleashed a deluge of precipitation that left many wondering about the factors behind the extraordinary rainfall. The significant rainfall associated with Hurricane Ida can be attributed to a
Posted on August 14, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling the Connection: Exploring the Relationship Between Solar Radiation and the Magnitude of Ionospheric Lightning in Earth’s Atmosphere
Safety & HazardsDoes an increase in SR lead to an increase in the strength and intensity of ionospheric lightning? 1. Introduction The ionosphere is a region of the Earth’s atmosphere that is ionized by solar radiation (SR) and is located between approximately 60 and 1,000 kilometers above the Earth’s surface. It plays a critical role in various