Geology
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The Making of a Winter Storm
On average, winter storms will kill 41 Americans this year as a result of the extreme cold (exposure) and accidents caused by the weather (mainly car crashes).By January 4, 2012
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Rocks Vs Minerals: Same or Different?
Rocks and minerals are some of the most fascinating and valuable resources known to man. We will examine what they are a little more closely as well as look at some fun facts about them.By August 28, 2011
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The Effect of Metals on Marine Ecology Through Sediment Assessments
Marine sediments represent sinks for heavy metal contamination. Creatures such as marine bivalves (oysters and mussels) feed on sediments and so can become intoxicated with heavy metals. Plants may also redistribute metals from sediments which...By August 19, 2011
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The Leaves, They are a Changin'
Every year, for those lucky enough to experience it, between late September and early November trees undergo a process of change that is both beautiful and scientifically interesting. So why do leaves change colors in autumn?By August 15, 2011
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Radon: Geology Explains How the Gas is Released
What seems to be the problem with radon that the US. Surgeon General ranks it as the second leading cause of lung cancer? There are warnings about checking the radon levels in our homes, but the EPA has yet to offer explanations why this gas has proliferated...By August 12, 2011
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The Three Major Landforms of China
From the Gobi desert to the highest point of Mount Everest in the Himalaya's, China is a beautiful country. The various landform types of China contribute to the natural beauty, with three in particular making up some of the most breathtaking views...By July 31, 2011
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Stuck in the Mud: Experimenting with Fossils
Fossils transport us to the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They are the historical and scientific evidence that dinosaurs, plants and sea life existed millions of years ago. These experiments on fossils give students a solid idea of what fossils...By July 30, 2011
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Learn How a Headland Forms
Headlands are prominent features on many coastlines throughout the world that are characterized by high cliffs and sea water surrounding them on three sides. Let’s take a close look at the geological factors and the patient processes of erosion...By July 23, 2011
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On the Trail of a Glacier
The earth has a cyclic pattern to climate over geological time oscillating between ice ages and temperate periods. Glaciers are a remnant of the last ice age and are responsible for transforming terrain. Here we look at glaciation and explain what is...By July 12, 2011
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Where Does Our Water Come From?
Water is absolutely essential to life from both a biological and physical standpoint- our bodies are mostly water, and the water vapor in our atmosphere helps to keep our planet livably warm. Learn where the earth's fresh water resides!By July 8, 2011