Fascinating Information on North American Migratory Birds and Their Travels
There are many North American migratory birds that head south for the winter. Eastern birds such as the Anhinga found in Southeastern United States …
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How are Rainbows Formed? The Physics of Rainbows
Getting the leprechaun’s gold is a fool’s errand. There is no way to get to the end of the rainbow because it does not physically exist! …
Continue ReadingMarine Biomes: Important Facts on the Tropical Ocean
From the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn, the delicate biome of the tropical oceans rings the earth. Within these waters, vegetation and …
Continue ReadingOrb Weaver Spiders: The Housekeepers of the Insect World
With over 10,000 unique species, the Araneidae Family (orb weavers) of spiders comprises over 25 percent of the total variety on Earth. They are known …
Continue ReadingDiscovering the Dust Bowl: Facts and Timeline of This Devastating Time Period
The Dust Bowl is a catch-all term used to cover a specific region and time period in American history. It has been used to describe the years from …
Continue ReadingThe Amusing African Penguin: Biology, Ecology & Conservation
The African penguin was recently listed as an endangered species on the Red Data List. Find out more about the biology and ecology of this flightless …
Continue ReadingHow Are Sea Stacks Formed?
Huge columns of rock jut out of the ocean, close to shore. What are they? These pillars of stacked rock are known as sea stacks. What are the most …
Continue ReadingHow Are Waterfalls Formed?
Waterfalls are spectacular displays of the beauty and power of nature. The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela at a height of …
Continue ReadingWhat Is a River Delta and How Is it Formed
A river delta is the structure at the mouth of a river that is formed by silt as the river reaches the ocean (or other large body of water). Here the …
Continue ReadingFormation of the Rocky Mountains: Learn Interesting Secrets About Mountain Geology that Caused Them to Form
The Rocky Mountains extend from the northernmost part of British Columbia all the way to New Mexico. Being one of the major mountain chains in North …
Continue ReadingHow is Hail Formed and Why Does It Form?
Hail is often ignored when severe weather is discussed. Thunderstorms often produce deadly lightning and tornadoes, but they also can form large …
Continue ReadingA Winding Look at the Formation of a Meander
A meander is the name given to the formation of the curves that typify the course of a natural waterway. How then are these curves or meanders …
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