Posted on October 2, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
Would epicenters in less-deep areas of ocean tend to reduce the impact of a resulting tsunami somehow (wave “breaks” before getting there?)
Safety & HazardsDo Shallower Ocean Earthquakes Mean Smaller Tsunamis? Let’s Talk About It. Tsunamis. Just the word sends shivers down your spine, right? We all know how incredibly destructive they can be, but what actually makes one tsunami worse than another? A question that pops up a lot is this: does the depth of the ocean where
Posted on October 2, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
Can clouds be formed without a pollen particle’s role?
Safety & HazardsClouds Without Pollen? Absolutely! Here’s How. Clouds. We’ve all seen them, maybe even dreamed of floating on one. These puffy masses aren’t just pretty faces in the sky; they’re crucial players in our planet’s climate, controlling everything from temperature to rainfall. But what exactly makes a cloud form? You might be surprised to learn it’s
Posted on September 29, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
Quality control in Seismic Acquisition – How much data is required?
Safety & HazardsSeismic Acquisition QC: Are We Drowning in Data, or Just Thirsty? So, you’re about to embark on a seismic acquisition project. Exciting, right? But before you get too carried away dreaming of black gold, let’s talk about something crucial: quality control (QC). We all know seismic data quality is king. It’s the foundation upon which
Posted on September 29, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
Could Australia’s bushfires aerosols actually decrease global temperature?
Safety & HazardsCould the Aussie Bushfires Actually Have Cooled the Planet? Seriously? Remember the Black Summer? Those horrific Australian bushfires of 2019-2020? Seemed like half the country was ablaze. Beyond the immediate devastation – the loss of wildlife, homes, and, tragically, lives – scientists have been grappling with a mind-bending question: could all that smoke have actually
Posted on September 28, 2022 (Updated on July 22, 2025)
Tsunami Characteristics
Safety & HazardsTsunami Tales: More Than Just Big Waves Tsunamis. The very word conjures images of unimaginable destruction. But what are they, really? They’re often called tidal waves, but that’s a complete misnomer. These aren’t your average beach waves whipped up by the wind. We’re talking about something far more powerful, far more terrifying: a series of